Tuberc Respir Dis.  2016 Jul;79(3):121-126. 10.4046/trd.2016.79.3.121.

Strategies for Management of the Early Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease

• Lee JY
• Rhee CK
• Jung KS
• Yoo KH

• KMID: 2326679
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4046/trd.2016.79.3.121

Abstract

Lung function reportedly declines with age and that this decline is accelerated during disease progression. However, a recent study showed that the decline might peak in the mild and moderate stage. The prognosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can be improved if the disease is diagnosed in its early stages, prior to the peak of decline in lung function. This article reviews recent studies on early COPD and the possibility of applying the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation 2008 and 2015 for early detection of COPD in Korea.

Keyword

Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive; Early Diagnosis; Guideline; Recommendations, Health Planning

MeSH Terms

Advisory Committees
Disease Progression
Early Diagnosis
Health Planning Guidelines
Korea
Lung
Prognosis
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive*

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