COPD‐X Australian and New Zealand guidelines for the diagnosis and management of chronic obstructive...
COPD‐X Australian and New Zealand guidelines for the diagnosis and management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: 2017 update
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Introduction: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterised by persistent respiratory symptoms and chronic airflow limitation, and is associated with exacerbations and comorbidities. Advances in the management of COPD are updated quarterly in the national COPD guidelines, the COPD‐X plan, published by Lung Foundation Australia in conjunction with the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand and available at http://copdx.org.au.
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Spirometry detects persistent airflow limitation (post‐bronchodilator FEV1/FVC < 0.7) and must be used to confirm the diagnosis.
Non‐pharmacological and pharmacological therapies should be considered as they optimise function (ie, improve symptoms and quality of life) and prevent deterioration (ie, prevent exace...
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COPD‐X Australian and New Zealand guidelines for the diagnosis and management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: 2017 update
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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_1963473246
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_1963473246
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0025-729X,1326-5377
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1326-5377
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10.5694/mja17.00686
