Diagnosis, Treatment, and Living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Health Communicator
- Jun 22
- 6 min read
Updated: Jul 10
This article is based on the scientific publication “GOLD 2023: Highlights for Primary Care,” published in npj Primary Care Respiratory Medicine (2023), with lead author Prof. Alvar Agustí (Cátedra Salud Respiratoria, Hospital Clínic, University of Barcelona, Spain), co-authored by Dr. Antoni Sisó-Almirall, Dr. Miguel Román, and Prof. Klaus F. Rabe, together with the expert team from the GOLD (Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease) Scientific Committee. The team includes leading specialists in pulmonary diseases, primary care, and research from across Europe and the world.
In the following sections, you’ll find key questions and answers that summarize the most up-to-date scientific understanding of COPD, according to the GOLD 2023 report. The goal is to help patients better understand their condition and treatment options.
“COPD is a common, preventable, and treatable disease, but extensive under-diagnosis and misdiagnosis leads to patients receiving no treatment or incorrect treatment.”
