Up to 70 Percent of People With Asthma and COPD Go Undiagnosed
Briefly

Estimates suggest that 20 to 70 percent of people with asthma or C.O.P.D go undiagnosed. Automated calls identified over 500 undiagnosed cases, improving care and reducing symptoms.
Patients received standard care or enhanced treatment from pulmonologists, leading to improved outcomes. Educators provided inhaler use instructions, support for quitting smoking, exercise advice, and weight counseling.
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