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[International guidelines for the assessment and management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease]
K Nishimura1, M Tsukino, T Hajiro
1Department of Respiratory Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University.
Insights
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a significant cause of death and illness. Recent guidelines address COPD management, defining it by progressive airflow limitation from chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
Area of Science:
- Respiratory Medicine
- Public Health
Context:
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) represents a major cause of mortality and morbidity in Western nations.
- COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in North America, highlighting its significant public health impact.
Purpose:
- To address the growing burden of COPD, numerous guidelines for its management and treatment have been published recently.
- These guidelines aim to provide a standardized approach to managing COPD, a condition with substantial social and economic consequences.
Summary:
- COPD is defined as a disorder characterized by airflow limitation resulting from chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
- This airflow limitation typically progresses slowly and shows minimal change over several months.
Impact:
- The development of updated guidelines is crucial for improving patient outcomes and reducing the mortality and morbidity associated with COPD.
- Effective management strategies derived from these guidelines can help mitigate the social problem posed by this widespread respiratory disease.
Abstract:
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major cause of mortality and morbidity in Western countries, and is the fourth leading cause of death in North America. A number of the guidelines regarding the management and treatment of COPD have been published in recent years. These guidelines were generated in response to the fact that COPD is a major cause of mortality and morbidity, and remains an important social problem. In the guidelines, COPD is defined as a disorder characterized by airflow limitation due to chronic bronchitis and emphysema; the airflow limitation progresses slowly, and does not change markedly over several months.