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Title:

[Diagnostic value of peak flow variability in patients with suspected diagnosis of bronchial asthma in general practice]

Document type:
English Abstract; Journal Article; Article
Author(s):
Tilemann, L; Gindner, L; Meyer, FJ; Laux, G; Szecsenyi, J; Schneider, A
Abstract:
BACKGROUND: National guidelines advice self measurement of peak flow variability as a diagnostic tool for asthma. However, its actual value for this purpose remains controversial. PATIENTS AND METHODS: 219 persons were recruited by 14 general practitioners after they presented themselves for the first time with symptoms suspicious of obstructive airway disease. They were asked to measure and record peak expiratory flow (PEF) three times daily for two weeks. PEF variability was calculated with th...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Dtsch Med Wochenschr
Year:
2009
Journal volume:
134
Journal issue:
41
Pages contribution:
2053-8
Language:
de
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1055/s-0029-1237554
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19802765
Print-ISSN:
0012-0472
TUM Institution:
Lehrstuhl für Allgemeinmedizin (Prof. Schneider) (keine SAP-Zuordnung!)
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