An update on COPD prevention, diagnosis, and management
Nisa Patel
Abstract
ABSTRACT: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the top three causes of death throughout the world. Because of the preventable and treatable nature of the disease along with its prevalence, COPD represents a major public health challenge. The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) Report provides a review of the most current evidence for prevention of COPD as well as the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of people with the disease. The purpose of this article is to provide a summary of the 2024 revised GOLD Report and current best practices in accordance with the evidence.
Topics & Concepts
COPDMedicinePulmonary diseaseIntensive care medicineGold standard (test)DiseaseObstructive lung diseasePublic healthLung diseaseCause of deathLungPathologyInternal medicineChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) ResearchRespiratory Support and MechanismsDelphi Technique in Research