Can peak expiratory flow measurements reliably identify the presence of airway obstruction and bronchodilator response as assessed by FEV1 in primary care patients presenting with a persistent cough?

H A Thiadens,G H De Bock,F W Dekker,M W M De Waal,J C Van Houwelingen,D S Postma,M P Springer

doi:10.1136/thx.54.12.1055

Can peak expiratory flow measurements reliably identify the presence of airway obstruction and bronchodilator response as assessed by FEV1 in primary care patients presenting with a persistent cough?

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Journal: Thorax	Publication Date: Dec 1, 1999
Citations: 69

Affiliation: Leiden University

#Peak Expiratory Flow Measurements #Low Peak Expiratory Flow #Peak Expiratory Flow #Bronchodilator Response #Positive Bronchodilator Response #Low FEV1 #Expiratory Flow Measurements #Cut Off #Negative Predictive Value #Airway Obstruction

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BACKGROUNDIn general practice airway obstruction and the bronchodilator response are usually assessed using peak expiratory flow (PEF) measurements. A study was carried out in patients presenting with persistent cough to...

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Can peak expiratory flow measurements reliably identify the presence of airway obstruction and bronchodilator response as assessed by FEV1 in primary care patients presenting with a persistent cough?