Application of GOLD 2023 Initial Inhalation Therapy Recommendations in COPD patients: a real-world adherence and prognosis analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) 2023 report revised the combined chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) assessment. Patients were classified into groups A, B, and E, and the initial inhalation therapy recommendations were revised. This study aimed to investigate the application status of initial inhalation therapy recommendations in patients with COPD and determine whether adherence to the GOLD 2023 report could achieve a better prognosis.

Methods

This was a prospective cohort study. Demographic data, COPD assessment test (CAT) and modified Medical Research Council (mMRC) scores, pulmonary function, GOLD grades, GOLD groups, number of exacerbations, comorbidities, and inhalation therapy were collected. The patients were clas

SUBMITTER: Deng D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12662025 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature