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Pulmonology
Lung Function Decline: Why it Matters and What’s at Stake for Patients
Understand the drivers of lung function decline in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic inflammation, key risk factors, and the impact on patient well-being .
Learning objectives
- • Educate on the progressive nature of lung function decline in patients with COPD
- • Connect key pathophysiological mechanisms of airway damage/remodeling to downstream clinical outcomes related to airflow obstruction
- • Explain key diagnostic and monitoring strategies and convey the impact of lung function decline on patients’ quality of life
Description
Explore the mechanisms behind lung function decline in COPD, from irreversible structural changes driven by chronic inflammation to the role of spirometry in assessment. Identify key risk factors associated with accelerated decline, such as smoking, exacerbations, and comorbidities. Understand the impact of declining lung function on patient quality of life, including increased symptom burden, exacerbations, and hospitalization risk.
Tags
MAT-US-2506130 v1.0 - P Exp Date: 04/28/2027
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