Pérez-Padilla R, Selman M

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a complex and heterogeneous disease that lacks of optimal therapeutic approach. COPD is the third world cause of death according to the Global Burden of Diseases data and also causes a wide use of resources in health, suffering, and disability. Its importance has been highlighted by various international organizations linked to health, and consequently, guidelines for diagnosis and treatment have been generated for both specialists and general practitioners.

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2. Mirza S, Clay RD, Koslow MA, Scanlon PD. COPD guidelines: a review of the 2018 GOLD report. Mayo Clin Proc. 2018;93:1488-502.