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Table 11 Reasons why GPs prescribe a bronchodilator drug

From: Pneumocafé project: an inquiry on current COPD diagnosis and management among General Practitioners in Italy through a novel tool for professional education

Score*

Dyspnea

Level of bronchial obstruction at spirometry

Cough

Sputum production

Capacity of performing daily activities

Total

1

752

713

54

20

325

1,864

2

790

509

176

117

272

1,864

3

168

317

812

178

389

1,864

4

34

214

641

829

146

1,864

5

120

111

181

720

732

1,864

Total

1864

1864

1,864

1,864

1,864

 
  1. *1 = most important, 5 = least important.