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Also, many individuals previously classified as having preserved ratio impaired spirometry or GOLD stage 0 would move into a COPD diagnosis, which may put them in line for interventions, starting ...

COPD has different stages. You’ll want to know how severe your condition is so you can get the best treatment. Learn how doctors categorize the different stages of COPD.

The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease, or GOLD, COPD exacerbation history groups were “mediocre” in estimating moderate and severe exacerbation risk at 1 and 4 ...

Learn about how doctors determine life expectancy in people with COPD. This article looks at the GOLD system, the BODE index, and more.

Using just one inhalation lung CT scan, a deep learning model can accurately diagnose and stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a study published today in Radiology ...

The Tshiamiso Trust has urged all former gold mineworkers and their families to check if they are eligible to lodge a claim to be compensated for permanent lung damage from silicosis or work ...

The 2024 GOLD International COPD Conference will be held Nov. 11 and 12 in Philadelphia and online, featuring presentations from various speakers on important topics pertaining to COPD care.&ldquo ...

The 2024 GOLD COPD Report includes updated research and recommendations that reflect shifts in thinking on COPD management.