Treatment Patterns for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in the United States: Results from an Observational Cross-Sectional Physician and Patient Survey.

David ManninoJames SiddallMark SmallAdam HaqMarjorie A StieglerMichael Bogart

Published in: International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (2022)

Prescribing patterns for COPD patients were found to differ between PCPs and pulmonologists. Improved physician understanding of how to tailor treatment for each patient, based on current symptoms and exacerbation risk, could help optimize patient care in COPD.

Keyphrases

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
cross sectional
lung function
primary care
emergency department
intensive care unit
combination therapy
depressive symptoms
replacement therapy
sleep quality
smoking cessation