Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research

This cluster of papers focuses on the standardisation, diagnosis, and management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), including the use of spirometry for lung function testing, global burden analysis, exacerbation frequency, and the development of guidelines for treatment and prevention. It also explores the relationship between COPD and systemic inflammation, comorbidities, and mortality.