70-year-old long-term smoker with chronic cough and dyspnoea is suspected to have COPD. Which initial diagnostic test is recommended?...

Question

70-year-old long-term smoker with chronic cough and dyspnoea is suspected to have COPD. Which initial diagnostic test is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Spirometry with bronchodilator reversibility

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Chest X-ray only

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Full blood count

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High-resolution CT scan

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Peak expiratory flow rate monitoring

MCQ (SBA): COPD