Stages of COPD and Life Expectancy
Stages of COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive lung disease classified based on symptom severity and exacerbation risk.1 The latest Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) 2025 Report introduces the GOLD ABE Assessment Tool to guide initial pharmacological treatment.1
References
- Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease. 2025 Report. Available at: https://goldcopd.org/2025-gold-report/. Accessed February 2025.
- Global Allergy & Airways Patient Platform. COPD severity, life expectancy, and lifestyle changes. Available at: https://gaapp.org/diseases/copd/copd-life-expectancy/. Accessed February 2025.
- Shavelle RM, et al. Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis 2009;4:137–148.
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