Print This Page     Close Window Consult Request Guidelines for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)     Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Suggested Pre-Referral Evaluation and Management Guidelines 1) Appropriate use of inhaled anticholinergics with B-agonists and inhaled steroids 2) Objective measures of severity with spirometry and peak flow 3) Global Initiative For Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease Suggested Additional Test/Management Prior to Specialty Visit 1) Chest x-ray 2) Spirometry 3) 6 minute walk test to assess for hypoxia in moderate or symptomatic COPD Patient Education/Information (includes preps) 1) Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2) NIH: What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)? Appointment Timeframe <1 month How to Get Results to Consultant UMHS Patients: See CareWeb External Patients: Hand carry non-UM records, pulmonary function tests and chest x-rays to visit Clinic Contact Information Physicians: 800-962-355 Patients: Dyspnea Clinic: 734-763-7668, 888-284-5864 Clinic Location Sites Pulmonary and Critical Care Clinic Locations UM Consulting Physician Pulmonary Faculty Revised on: 07/25/2011