Screening for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Smoking Cessation ‎Clinic in France

The purpose of this study was to detect chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) among smokers seeking treatment for the first time in a smoking cessation clinic and to assess the predictors of positive screening.
This study was based on a multicenter survey with questionnaires (Richmond, Fagerstrom, clinical signs) and spirometry miniaturized. Data were analyzed with SAS® by Pearson chi-square test, the test of analysis of variance, Spearman correlation coefficient, and multivariate logistic regression step down.
Findings: 1918 patients were assessed for eligibility and only 1737 were included. The report forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1/FEV6) was 7.5% of smokers were likely COPD. Patient’s risk factors, such as the presence of CB, smoking addiction for longer than 30 years, or dyspnea, were predictive of a positive screening for COPD.