21 Nov 2024 • The 2025 Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) Report introduces significant updates to COPD management, emphasizing cardiovascular risk, pulmonary hypertension, and environmental factors.

-The report highlights that exacerbations (ECOPD) can worsen heart issues due to lung vessel compression and inflammation, urging more comprehensive follow-up care. -A tailored approach for managing pulmonary hypertension in COPD patients is now recommended, with strategies based on specific pulmonary hypertension classifications. -The report also addresses the impact of climate change, showing how extreme temperatures and air pollution can exacerbate symptoms and increase hospitalizations. -Additionally, updates to diagnostic tools, imaging, and pharmacological treatments, including new therapies like dupilumab and ensifentrine, provide personalized care options for patients with persistent symptoms.

These changes aim to enhance individualized COPD treatment and tackle emerging global health challenges. Source: HCP Live Read full story