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  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Medical Nosology

Background:

  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) poses a significant burden.
  • Current diagnosis relies heavily on spirometry, reflecting a physiologically dominated view.
  • This definition exhibits diagnostic inaccuracy and insensitivity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the diagnostic limitations of the current COPD definition.
  • To highlight the need for integrating advanced imaging techniques.
  • To advocate for a more dynamic and inclusive approach to disease definition.

Main Methods:

  • Review of scientific literature on respiratory system imaging.
  • Analysis of diagnostic criteria for COPD.
  • Discussion of the implications of disease labeling.

Main Results:

  • Spirometry alone is insufficient for accurate and sensitive COPD diagnosis.
  • Advances in respiratory imaging offer potential for earlier and broader abnormality detection.
  • Current diagnostic approaches may lead to mislabeling with significant consequences.

Conclusions:

  • The definition of COPD requires re-evaluation beyond spirometry.
  • Integrating advanced imaging and diverse data is crucial for early detection and understanding.
  • A dynamic nosological approach is essential for accurate COPD diagnosis and management.