Trillo-Calvo E, de Miguel Díez J, González Villaescusa C, Panero Hidalgo P, Cimas Hernando JE, Villanueva Pérez M, Plaza Zamora FJ, Sanz Almazán M, Figueira-Gonçalves JM. COPD patient profiles in primary care. Referral criteria.
Semergen 2024;
50:102192. [PMID:
38306821 DOI:
10.1016/j.semerg.2024.102192]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2023] [Revised: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 01/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/04/2024]
Abstract
COPD is a disease with a high prevalence that diminishes the quality of life of many patients. Despite this, there are still high rates of under-diagnosis in Spain, partly due to a lack of recognition of the pathology by patients. In this context, the role played by primary care teams becomes fundamental, as they are one of the first lines of entry into the health system. In this paper we explain the different COPD profiles that may be present, and update the tools for diagnosis and treatment, which, together with an attitude of active suspicion of the disease, can help in the correct management of patients, whether they are undiagnosed or have subsequent complications.
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