Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a major cause of
chronic morbidity and mortality throughout the world. The
chronic morbidity and mortality throughout the world. The
Globalwas created to
Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
increase awareness of COPD among health professionals, public health
authorities, and the general public, and to improve prevention and
management through a concerted worldwide effort. The Initiative
prepares scientific reports on COPD, encourages dissemination and
adoption of the reports, and promotes international collaboration on
COPD research.
This Pocket Guide has been developed from the
Global Strategy for the(2006). Technical
Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention of COPD
discussions of COPD and COPD management, evidence levels, and specific
citations from the scientific literature are included in that source document.
Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention of COPD
discussions of COPD and COPD management, evidence levels, and specific
citations from the scientific literature are included in that source document.
GOLD Teaching Slide Set
Updated 2006. PowerPoint slide set summarizing GOLDs objectives, documents, and management recommendations, with background information about COPD and the burden of this disease.
279 kb pdf file