All COPD articles
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NewsSimple screening test for COPD could reduce global burden of undiagnosed disease
Short questionnaire combined with peak flow test provides cost-effective way of identifying people at high risk of COPD in low- and middle-income countries, according to international study
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News
GOLD publishes 2022 COPD report
The annual report on the diagnosis, management, and prevention of COPD has been published by GOLD
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NICE guideline
NICE obstructive sleep apnoea guideline
Covering the diagnosis and management of OSAHS, and the assessment of OHS and COPD–OSAHS overlap syndrome in people over 16
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News
New guidance on obstructive breathing disorders published by NICE
NICE guideline 202 covers investigation and management of obstructive sleep apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome and obesity hypoventilation syndrome in over 16s
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Independent professional body guideline
GOLD COPD 2021 strategy
A clear summary of GOLD’s 2021 strategy on COPD diagnosis, management, and prevention, including recommendations on COVID-19 and COPD
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News
GOLD COPD report 2021 published
GOLD has published its annual report on chronic obstructive lung disease, used worldwide by healthcare experts
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Working party guideline/algorithm
Inhaler choice guideline
This management algorithm was developed by a multidisciplinary expert panel: Usmani et al and supported by Chiesi Ltd through the provision of a grant for its production.
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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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Feature article
Spirometry—it’s meaningless if incorrect!
With 15 years of expertise in spirometry, Chris Loveridge answers your questions about spirometry and emphasises the need to take a clinical history.
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Feature article
Device selection in children and adults
Jane Scullion provides some simple and practical advice on optimal inhaler device selection for adults and children.
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Feature article
Striking a balance: device choice and therapeutic dosages
Jane Scullion looks at the increasing complexity of the multitude of MDI and DPI devices that are available and the therapeutic options they offer.
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Test and reflect
Malnutrition in patients with COPD
This CPD activity consists of five multiple-choice questions designed to test your knowledge on malnutrition in patients with COPD.
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Tools and resources
Inhaler standards and competency document
Source: UK Inhaler Group (www.respiratoryfutures.org.uk/media/69775/ukig-inhaler-standards-january-2017.pdf). Hosted with permission. December 2016 (planned review date December 2018)
