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Peak expiratory flow (PEF)-variability within two weeks was determined in patients with inconspicuous spirometry. Structured medical histories were documented and CRP was measured. The reference standard was the Tiffeneau ratio (FEV<jats:sub>1<\/jats:sub>\/VC) in spirometry and the PEF-variability. OAD was diagnosed when FEV<jats:sub>1<\/jats:sub>\/VC \u2264 70% or PEF-variability &gt; 20%.<\/jats:p>\n          <\/jats:sec>\n          <jats:sec>\n            <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n            <jats:p>37 (62%) patients had OAD. The best cut-off value for CRP was found at 2 mg\/l with a diagnostic odds ratio (OR) of 4.4 (95% CI 1.4\u201313.8). Self-reported wheezing was significantly related with OAD (OR 3.4; CI 1.1\u201310.3), whereas coughing was inversely related (OR 0.2; CI 0.1\u20130.7). The diagnostic OR of CRP increased when combined with dyspnea (OR 8.5; 95% CI 1.7\u201342.3) or smoking history (OR 8.4; 95% CI 1.5\u201348.9). CRP (p = 0.004), FEV<jats:sub>1<\/jats:sub> (p = 0.001) and FIV<jats:sub>1<\/jats:sub> (p = 0.023) were related with the severity of dyspnea. CRP increased with the number of cigarettes, expressed in pack years (p = 0.001).<\/jats:p>\n          <\/jats:sec>\n          <jats:sec>\n            <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n            <jats:p>The diagnostic accuracy of clinical signs and symptoms was low. The diagnostic accuracy of CRP improved in combination with dyspnea and smoking history. Due to their coherence with the severity of dyspnea and number of cigarettes respectively, CRP and spirometry might allow risk stratification of patients with OAD in primary care. 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