The AIMAR recommendations for early diagnosis of chronic obstructive respiratory disease based on the WHO/GARD model*

Table 11 Diagnostic suspicion

A. Current approach to COPD	B. Desirable approach to COPD
Diagnostic suspect	Diagnostic suspect
↓	↓
Spirometry	Spirometry, Multi-dimensional evaluation
↓	↓
Pharmacological therapy	Integrated treatment and Rehabilitation
↓	↓
Spirometric follow-up	Multi-dimensional follow-up

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