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Evaluating the Effectiveness of the COPD Assessment Test (CAT) in Screening for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) refers to a heterogeneous lung condition characterized by chronic respiratory symptoms (dyspnea, cough, and sputum), resulting from persistent airway and/or alveolar abnormalities, often leading …