Aquarius Population Health

What are the common barriers to optimal COPD care?

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a preventable, progressive respiratory disease, characterized by irreversible airflow limitation and symptoms such as dyspnoea, persistent cough, and sputum production. COPD was the third leading cause of mortality worldwide in 2019 (1), responsible for 3.23 million deaths (2). Despite the availability of the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Read More >