Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

COPD chest x-ray (AP view): hyperinflated lung, flattened diaphragm, increased intercostal spaces

From the collection of Manoochehr Abadian Sharifabad, MD

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Investigations

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

COPD chest CT: hyperinflated lung, emphysematous changes, and increased antero-posterior diameter (barrel chest)

From the collection of Manoochehr Abadian Sharifabad, MD

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Investigations

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Initial pharmacological management of COPD

Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD). Global strategy for the diagnosis, management, and prevention of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (2022 report); used with permission

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Management Approach

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Chest CT: severe COPD changes with right pneumothorax

From the collection of Manoochehr Abadian Sharifabad, MD

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Complications

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

COPD chest x-ray (lateral view): hyperinflated lung, flattened diaphragm, increased antero-posterior diameter (barrel chest) in lateral view

From the collection of Manoochehr Abadian Sharifabad, MD

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Investigations

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Escalation therapy for patients with COPD

Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD). Global strategy for the diagnosis, management, and prevention of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (2022 report). Reproduced with permission

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