Recommendation ID
NG115/6
Question

Diagnosing COPD: -  What are the characteristics of people diagnosed with COPD as a result of an incidental finding of
emphysema on a CT scan, compared with those diagnosed with symptoms?

Any explanatory notes
(if applicable)

N/A


Source guidance details

Comes from guidance
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in over 16s: diagnosis and management
Number
NG115
Date issued
December 2018

Other details

Is this a recommendation for the use of a technology only in the context of research? No  
Is it a recommendation that suggests collection of data or the establishment of a register?   No  
Last Reviewed 31/12/2018