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Flowchart describing the diagnostic algorithm used for participants with a screening spirometry revealing airflow obstruction (FEV1/FVC <0.70).
Abbreviations: COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; FEV1, forced expiratory volume in one second; FVC, forced vital capacity.
