Revue des maladies respiratoires
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This study evaluated a standardized procedure aiming at early detection of COPD in a consecutive population of employees visiting occupational medicine. ⋯ The strategy used in this study (specific questionnaire plus spirometry) allowed detection of a few cases of previously undiagnosed COPD. Occupational physicians need specific training in spirometry and a better follow-up of care pathways is required to obtain diagnostic confirmation.