RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 The Changing Definition and Perception of COPD
JF Respiratory Care
FD American Association for Respiratory Care
SP 750
OP 755
DO 10.4187/respcare.10059
VO 67
IS 6
A1 Mannino, David M
YR 2022
UL http://rc.rcjournal.com/content/67/6/750.abstract
AB COPD remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide. The impact of smoking and air pollution remain important causative factors. Traditional classification of COPD includes the overlap of emphysema, chronic bronchitis and asthma. More recently the COPDGene definition includes the terms possible, probable and definite COPD. These are supported by findings from exposures, symptoms, spirometry and radiologic imaging. This new approach can lead to earlier diagnosis and modification of risk factors, earlier therapeutic intervention and improved treatments of established disease.