Optimal assessment and management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The European Respiratory Society Task Force

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality. In the European Union, COPD and asthma, together with pneumonia, are the third most common cause of death. In North America, COPD is the fourth leading cause of death, and mortality rates and prevalence are inc... View More