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Treatment of COPD Based on Symptoms

Panelists discuss how chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) management follows a stepwise approach, beginning with bronchodilators (typically short-acting β2-agonists/long-acting β2-agonists) and progressing to combination therapy with long-acting muscarinic antagonists/inhaled corticosteroids based on symptom severity. Current unmet needs include more targeted anti-inflammatory treatments, better biomarkers for phenotyping, and therapies to halt disease progression, particularly for those who don’t respond well to conventional treatments.

Video content above is prompted by the following:

  • What is the typical treatment progression in symptomatic COPD?
  • Explain the role of inflammation and discuss the percentage of patients with COPD who have type 2 inflammation.
  • What are some of the unmet needs in the treatment of COPD?
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