title: ABC of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Diagnosis.
authors.affiliation: Respiratory Unit, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen.
authors.forename: Graeme P
authors.initials: GP
authors.lastname: Currie
authors.forename: Joe S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Legge
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D010641:Phenotype; D010808:Physical Examination; D029424:Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012129:Respiratory Function Tests