Early Diagnosis and Treatment of COPD and Asthma — A Randomized, Controlled Trial

Case finding for symptomatic adults with undiagnosed asthma or COPD was coupled with a randomized trial to compare pulmonologist-directed and usual care. Pulmonologist-directed care led to less health care utilization.

​Case finding for symptomatic adults with undiagnosed asthma or COPD was coupled with a randomized trial to compare pulmonologist-directed and usual care. Pulmonologist-directed care led to less health care utilization.   The New England Journal of Medicine: Search Results in Pulmonary/Critical Care