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Upon
successful completion of this course, you will be able
to:
1.
Explain
what the Gold Report is, and discuss its importance
to
health care professionals treating COPD.
2.
Identify
the "working" definition of COPD as provided
by the Gold
Report.
3.
Explain
the prevalence COPD and the impact it is having on worldwide
health.
4.
Discuss
the etiology and epidemiology of COPD, and explain how
it is diagnosed.
5.
Describe
the latest international standards presented by the
Gold Report regarding prevention, management, and treatment
protocols for COPD.
6.
Identify
and discuss the usefulness and side effects of medications
currently in use for COPD patients.
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