Summarizing the 2021 updated GOLD guidelines for COPD
Author Department
Pharmacy
Document Type
Article, Peer-reviewed
Publication Date
7-2021
Abstract
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a complex disease that requires differential diagnosis and proper classification to identify appropriate therapy. Nonpharmacologic therapy and preventative measures should be utilized to prevent worsening of disease, symptoms, and complications. The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) guidelines classify a patient’s COPD and provide recommendations for firstline treatment. The 2021 update included information regarding the use of e-cigarettes as nicotine replacement, triple therapy, and how the SARS-CoV-2 virus impacted patients with COPD. This article will focus on the diagnosis, classification, and treatment of COPD, as well as recently updated information regarding the use of e-cigarettes and the impact of COVID-19.
Recommended Citation
Laisure M, Covill N, Ostroff M, Ostroff J. Summarizing the 2021 updated GOLD guidelines for COPD. US Pharm. 2021 Jul;46(7):88, 30-35.