Lung Foundation

2005 Nov 15 - New research shows nearly half of Australians with symptoms of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) have not seen their doctor about it

The Australian Lung Foundation is today calling upon Australians aged 45 or over who experience shortness of breath to speak with their doctor about a spirometry test.  The initiative follows recent research showing that one in six Australians aged 45 or over has some form of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

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