All COPD articles
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Independent professional body guidelineGOLD COPD 2020 strategy
A clear and concise summary of GOLD’s 2020 strategy on COPD diagnosis, management, and prevention. Includes COPD assessment and treatment algorithms.
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Video
Non-pharmacological interventions for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Jane Scullion discusses the non-pharmacological interventions that should be offered before starting inhaled therapies
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Video
Practical management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in primary care
Jane Scullion provides a nurse’s perspective on practical management of COPD
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Video
Optimal bronchodilation for management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Dr Steve Holmes discusses the key changes to the NICE recommendations for the management of COPD
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NICE guideline
NICE antibiotics for COPD exacerbations guideline
This concise summary covers what to be aware of when considering antimicrobials for an acute exacerbation of COPD to avoid unnecessary prescribing.
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NICE guideline
NICE COPD guideline
Summary of the 2019 NICE guideline on the management of COPD. Includes management of complications, and a useful treatment algorithm.
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Test and reflect
GOLD strategy on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
This CPD activity consists of 7 multiple-choice questions designed to test your knowledge on the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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Working party guideline/algorithm
Inhaler choice guideline
A useful and informative algorithm for choosing an appropriate inhaler device for the treatment of adults with asthma or COPD.
