[Organization of medical services for patients with nonspecific diseases of the respiratory organs in the regions with predominantly rural population].

Pneumologic bed demand for adult population was established (0.6 per 1000 residents) and data are given concerning the organization of specialized pneumologic departments at the republican, urban and rural level. The expediency of establishing payment rate for pneumotologists at CRH polyclinics in regions with numerous adult population (40,000 residents and more) was shown.

[Role of various methods of examination in the detection and functional evaluation of chronic bronchitis].

An analysis of data obtained in the course of screening of 2173 persons made it possible to outline aims and objectives of the employed methods. Pneumotachography with air flow interruption under the above conditions helped to reveal persons at risk of developing chronic bronchopulmonary diseases including chronic bronchitis. Radionuclide scintigraphy of the lungs with 133Xe was indicated for a more through examination of patients with diagnosed chronic bronchitis to detect the initial signs of the development of its obstructive form.