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lung infection diagnosis :: Article Creator New Data Reveals 'silent Scandal' Of Missing Lung Tests Across England Patients in some of the most deprived areas of England, where respiratory conditions including chronic lung disease (COPD) and asthma are most prevalent, have limited or no access to vital diagnostic tests to confirm their diagnosis, reveals a survey by The BMJ today. Despite NHS England's promise of access via Community Diagnostic Centres (CDCs), journalist Sally Howard speaks to GPs in some of the worst affected areas who say having no means of referring patients for lung function tests is "troubling" and "a silent scandal." Last month, a report by the charity Asthma + Lung UK warned that without timely and accurate diagnosis, people with lung conditions do not get treatment for their symptoms, suffer acute and long term deterioration, and die early. Lung conditions are the third biggest kille...