COPD: Latest Treatment Recommendations

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