3.5 million people in the UK are at a high risk of having life-threatening lung condition

Source: British Lung Foundation 

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Date of publication: Nov 2010

Publication type: News story

In a nutshell: Nearly 3.5 million people (7.4%) in the UK are at a high risk of having COPD and are unaware they could have it according to new research from the British Lung Foundation (BLF). Previous research from the charity showed there are currently 2.8 million people living with the condition who are undiagnosed.

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Some important notes: Contact details are given but there is no link to the research.

Use and utility of a 24-hour Telephone Support Service for

Source:Primary Care Respiratory Journal (2010); 19(3): 260-265

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Date of publication: Sept 2010

Publication type: Journal article

In a nutshell: Research from London reporting data on the use and utility of a 24-hour Telephone Support Service in COPD. The service was associated with a reduction in hospital admission. The authors conclude that call volume was low, thus giving information on the size and cost-effectiveness of such service provision.

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