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5.2: Earlier Diagnosis of COPD - Spotting It Early & Who to Test | IPCRG Breaths

🎯 Learning Objective: By the end of this session, you will recognise the barriers to timely diagnosis of COPD, employ simple screening tools in primary care, and differentiate when to refer patients for further testing. — Too many people are diagnosed with COPD only after major lung function loss. This short microlearning video explains how to identify COPD earlier, use validated screening tools, and overcome common barriers to diagnosis in primary care. You’ll learn how to: Recognise common reasons COPD is diagnosed late Take a non-judgemental history to overcome stigma and under-reporting Use validated screening tools: COPD Population Screener, Canadian Lung Health Test, and COLA score Apply micro-spirometry for triage in resource-limited settings Identify who should be offered spirometry and when to refer Recognise early airflow obstruction, including genetic and early-life causes Provide equitable care across diverse settings and resource levels — 📌 Who is this for? Primary-care clinicians, nurses, pharmacists, and community health professionals. 🧠 Each Breath is a 5-minute microlearning unit from IPCRG, designed to build confidence in respiratory care. 📚 Guidelines Referenced: IPCRG Desktop Helper #13, GOLD 2025 🎓 Part of the IPCRG Breaths mini-series: COPD Essentials – Prevention, Diagnosis & Management 💡 Early recognition and simple screening can change lives. #IPCRGBreaths #COPDDiagnosis #COPDScreening #Spirometry #PrimaryCareRespiratory #Microspirometry #EarlyDetection #RespiratoryHealth #GOLD2025 #DesktopHelper13