COPD: Latest Treatment Recommendations

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a preventable and

Acclaimed clinician-educator Dr. Fitzgerald presents the latest COPD guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of this challenging and common clinical condition.

Course participants will be able to:

  • Identify the pathophysiology and clinical diagnosis of COPD
  • Describe a plan of pharmacologic intervention for COPD management using the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) COPD guidelines
  • Develop a plan of pharmacologic intervention for the person with COPD exacerbation, as well as long-term therapy, using the GOLD COPD guidelines