Author/Editor		Tušek-Bunc, Ksenija
Title		Vodenje bolnika s kronično pljučno boleznijo v ambulanti družinske medicine
Translated title		Management of chronic pulmonary disease in family medicine
Type		članek
Source		In: Hojs R, Krajnc I, Pahor A, et al, editors. Zbornik predavanj in praktikum 17. srečanje internistov in zdravnikov splošne medicine Iz prakse za prakso z mednarodno udeležbo; 2006 maj 19-20; Maribor. Maribor: Splošna bolnišnica Maribor,
Publication year		2006
Volume		str. 125-44
Language		slo
Abstract		Due to the fact that COPD in its early stages is frequently an undiagnosed disease, epidemiologic data underestimate the real condition. Cigarette smoking is the most important risk factor. Obstructive syndrome can be detected by office spirometry. Cigarette smokers aged over 40 years and those exhibiting symptoms should be tested. The family physician should set up a register of COPD patients and assess the patients' condition regularly. He should also register other activities in the treatment process. Not only medication but also education of the patient, psychological support and other activities in pulmonary rehabilitation are very important. We have to encourage the patients to quit smoking and promote regular physical adivity and a healthy diet
Descriptors		FAMILY PRACTICE LUNG DISEASES, OBSTRUCTIVE SPIROMETRY SMOKING SMOKING CESSATION RISK FACTORS