Assessment scales and tests for suspected COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)-OSAHS (obstructive sleep apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome) overlap syndrome
When assessing people with suspected COPD-OSAHS overlap syndrome:
Do not use the Epworth Sleepiness Scale alone to determine if referral is needed, because not all people with COPD-OSAHS overlap syndrome have excessive sleepiness
Offer spirometry to assess the severity of COPD in people with suspected COPD-OSAHS overlap syndrome
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