Clinical Update

COPD’s changing diagnosis, identification and management, and treatment of exacerbations

20 Nov 2024

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In this episode of the MIMS Learning podcast, the MIMS Learning editors look at the diagnosis and management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in primary care. They explore why the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) has changed its definition of COPD in recent years and why this is important. They also look at the risk factors for COPD, how it is diagnosed, management options, and identifying and treating exacerbations.After listening to this podcast, healthcare professionals should be more able to:Discuss the mortality and morbidity associated with COPDReview the risk factors for COPD, including alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiencyState which tests are used for identifying airflow obstructionUnderstand management strategies, including dual and triple therapiesAppreciate the need to identify and treat exacerbationsYou can access the website version of this podcast on MIMS Learning to make notes for your appraisal. MIMS Learning offers hundreds of hours of CPD for healthcare professionals, along with a handy CPD organiser.Please note: this podcast is presented by medical editors and discusses educational content written or presented by doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals on the MIMS Learning website and at live events.Resources from MIMS LearningGuidance update: global strategy for prevention, diagnosis and management of COPDCOPD pathology and diagnosisCOPD monitoring and exacerbationsCOPD management and comorbiditiesCOPD and mental wellbeingPulmonary rehabilitation for people with breathlessnessInterstitial lung disease: clinical reviewThe role of integrated care in the management of COPDInhaler prescribing for better outcomesMIMS LearningRegister for a free healthcare professional account Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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3ª PARTE | 17 DIC 2025 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

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Clinical Update

COPD’s changing diagnosis, identification and management, and treatment of exacerbations

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3ª PARTE | 17 DIC 2025 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

13:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

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