COPD
Also known as: chronic bronchitis · chronic obstructive pulmonary disease · emphysema · GOLD
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Global Strategy for Prevention, Diagnosis and Management of COPD: 2026 Report
GOLD (Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease) · 2026
GOLD's annually updated strategy document sets out an evidence-based framework for diagnosing, assessing and managing COPD, including exacerbation prevention. The 2026 edition is published with a pocket guide and a summary of changes.
Global Strategy for Prevention, Diagnosis and Management of COPD: 2026 Report
GOLD (Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease) · 2026
GOLD's annually updated strategy document sets out an evidence-based framework for diagnosing, assessing and managing COPD, including exacerbation prevention. The 2026 edition is published with a pocket guide and a summary of changes.
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What changed recently
- GLOBAL2025 → 20262025-11-10
The 2026 GOLD report widens the 'exacerbator' label so a single moderate or severe exacerbation in the past year now counts (previously two or more were needed), reframes the ABE assessment around disease activity, stability and control, revises the exacerbation-severity classification, and positions high-flow nasal therapy as a first-line respiratory support option in exacerbations. A new chapter on emerging technology and artificial intelligence in COPD was also added.
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