Optimising COPD Management: The Integrated Care Paradigm
In this article, we review the aetiology, clinical features, diagnosis, and management of COPD including both non-pharmacological & pharmacological interventions.
Introduction: The updated 2024 Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) guidelines define Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) as a heterogeneous lung condition characterized by chronic respiratory symptoms due to abnormalities of the airways (bronchitis, bronchiolitis) and/or alveoli (emphysema) that cause persistent, often progressive, airflow obstruction. In this article, we review the aetiology, clinical features, diagnosis, and management of COPD, including both non-pharmacological & pharmacological interventions. We will also describe the role of Integrated Care in the management of COPD, with a paradigm shift away from hospital centred care to person-centred care.
Causes of COPD
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