According to GOLD, at what age can the initial diagnosis of COPD be made?
a. 35 years
b. 40 years
c. 45 years
d. 50 years
B
GOLD recommends that COPD be considered in any patient over 40 years of age who has dyspnea, chronic cough, sputum production, and history of environmental risk factors.
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ICD codes are descriptive of the:
A) presenting disease or condition B) presenting symptoms C) form of treatment used D) medications used in treatment
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