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Table 9 What GPs would choose to do in a 50 yrs old patient suspected of COPD and presenting normal results with a simple spirometric test

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

Choice

N

%

Investigating an alternative diagnosis

175

9.40

Request a global spirometry

390

20,90

Request a global spirometry with bronchodilation test

536

28,75

Request consultation of a respiratory specialist

763

40,95

Total

1,864

100