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Article selected to email to friend/s or colleague/sInternational Primary Care Respiratory Group (IPCRG) Guidelines: Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Bellamy D, Bouchard J, Henrichsen S, Johansson G, Langhammer A, Reid J, van Weel C, Buist S (2006) Prim Care Resp J 15 (1), pp. 48-57.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pcrj.2005.11.003
Article web page: http://www.thepcrj.org/journ/view_article.php?article_id=134&volissue=12
PDF url: http://www.thepcrj.org/journ/vol15/15_1_48_57.pdf
Abstract: COPD is a common and under-diagnosed disease which is increasing in prevalence worldwide. A more aggressive and optimistic approach must be adopted towards its management in primary care. This IPCRG Guideline on the management of COPD in primary care is fully consistent with GOLD guidelines. It highlights the goals of COPD treatment and the need for spirometric testing to make the diagnosis. It covers the classification of the disease according to disease severity, non-pharmacologic therapy including smoking cessation, avoidance of risk factors, patient education, pharmacologic therapy including the use of oxygen treatment, the management of exacerbations, the role of pulmonary rehabilitation, and the need for monitoring and ongoing care for COPD patients.
Keywords: Guideline; Primary care; General practice; COPD; Spirometry; Classification; Management; Treatment
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