Summary
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a common but often undiagnosed lung condition in Australia.
- The first clinical care standard for COPD has been released to improve diagnosis rates and patient care.
- COPD symptoms can be confused with other conditions like asthma, making diagnosis challenging.
- Testing is essential for a COPD diagnosis, and proper treatment includes inhaler medicines and pulmonary rehabilitation programs.