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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Over 16s: Diagnosis and Management [NG115]
Overview
This guideline covers diagnosing and managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD (including emphysema and chronic bronchitis) in people aged 16 and older.
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Date: July 26, 2019
Contact: practice@apta.org
Content Type: CPG
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Aged (65+), Young Adult (19-24), Middle Aged (45-64), Adult (25-44), 80 and over (80+)
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
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