Strategies for Management of the Early Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease.
10.4046/trd.2016.79.3.121
- Author:
Jung Yeon LEE
1
;
Chin Kook RHEE
;
Ki Suck JUNG
;
Kwang Ha YOO
Author Information
1. Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Konkuk University Chungju Hospital, Chungju, Korea.
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive;
Early Diagnosis;
Guideline;
Recommendations, Health Planning
- MeSH:
Advisory Committees;
Disease Progression;
Early Diagnosis;
Health Planning Guidelines;
Korea;
Lung;
Prognosis;
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive*
- From:Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
2016;79(3):121-126
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Lung function reportedly declines with age and that this decline is accelerated during disease progression. However, a recent study showed that the decline might peak in the mild and moderate stage. The prognosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can be improved if the disease is diagnosed in its early stages, prior to the peak of decline in lung function. This article reviews recent studies on early COPD and the possibility of applying the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation 2008 and 2015 for early detection of COPD in Korea.
