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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide, with high and growing prevalence. Its underdiagnosis and hence undertreatment is a general feature across all countries. This is particularly true for the mild or early stages of the disease, when symptoms do not yet interfere with daily living activities and both patients and doctors are likely to underestimate the presence of the disease. A diagnosis of COPD requires spirometry in subjects with a history of exposure to known risk factors and symptoms. Postbronchodilator forced expiratory volume in 1 second ([FEV.sub.1])/forced vital capacity Keywords: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, COPD, airflow limitation, COPD staging, GOLD document, COPD pathophysiology
Background and aim Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide, (1,2) with high and growing prevalence regionally and globally. (3) A recent review [...]