Pharmacological treatment of COPD
Further your knowledge of the key treatment goals for stable COPD, the benefits of early interventions, detailed information on treatments with bronchodilators and more.
Educational Slides
A number of educational slide decks are available to view and download from this section of the COPD Knowledge Centre. Content within the slide decks focuses on:
- Clinical trials (including FLAME)
- The burden of COPD including symptoms, exacerbations and lung function decline
- Diagnosis and the problem of misdiagnosis linked with asthma
- Global and local recommendations for COPD management
- Therapeutic management and the importance of early intervention
- The appropriate use of ICS in clinical practice
These slide decks were updated in January 2017 to reflect the latest disease statistics and the GOLD 2017 COPD management recommendations.
Clinical trials
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Long-Term Triple Therapy De-escalation to Indacaterol/Glycopyrronium in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (SUNSET): A Randomized, Double-Blind, Triple-Dummy Clinical Trial
These slides provide an overview of the SUNSET study, which examined the impact de-escalation/switch from triple therapy to dual bronchodilator therapy in patients with COPD.
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FLAME – Indacaterol/glycopyrronium versus salmeterol-fluticasone for COPD
The FLAME clinical trial compared the combination treatment indacaterol/glycopyrronium with salmeterol/fluticasone.
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Dual bronchodilation for the treatment of COPD
Discover why dual bronchodilation with a LABA/LAMA is linked with improved lung function and reduced exacerbation rates.
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The burden of COPD: Symptoms
Multiple symptoms of COPD including coughing, wheezing, sputum production and fatigue have a real impact on well-being.
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The burden of COPD: Exacerbations
See graphical data representations showing how seasonality affects exacerbations, and look at additional triggers and their effects on exacerbations.
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The burden of COPD: Lung function decline and physical activity
This presentation reports how shortness of breath and reduced exercise endurance are seen in patients with all severities of COPD, and highlight limitations COPD has on the ability to perform daily duties.
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Diagnosis and assessment of COPD
This slide deck shows the key diagnostic methods and landmarks for COPD diagnosis.
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Pharmacological treatment of COPD
Further your knowledge of the key treatment goals for stable COPD, the benefits of early interventions, detailed information on treatments with bronchodilators and more.
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Use of ICS in COPD management
This slide deck provides evidence to help assess which patients may benefit from ICS, and in whom ICS may be withdrawn in practice.
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Global and local guidance for COPD management
This slide deck provides an overview of the GOLD 2017 COPD management recommendations, along with a brief look at how COPD treatment is guided in individual countries.
Burden
Diagnosis
Treatment & management