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Global Strategy for Prevention, Diagnosis, and Management of COPD
Overview
This updated guideline from the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease provides recommendations for the prevention, diagnosis, and management of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD. It also includes a patient-friendly pocket guide for clinicians to support patient education and care.
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Date: February 12, 2026
Contact: practice@apta.org
Content Type: CPG
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