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2. Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease

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   [1] [2] They have organized the annual awareness day, World COPD Day, every November since 2002. [ 3 ] This organization issues recommendations for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and related medical conditions.

3. Gold standard (test) - Wikipedia

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   The meaning of "gold standard" may differ between practical medicine and the statistical ideal. With some medical conditions, only an autopsy can guarantee diagnostic certainty. In these cases, the gold standard test is the best test that keeps the patient alive, and even gold standard tests can require follow-up to confirm or refute the ...

4. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - Wikipedia

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   Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a type of progressive lung disease characterized by chronic respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation. [8] GOLD 2024 defined COPD as a heterogeneous lung condition characterized by chronic respiratory symptoms (dyspnea or shortness of breath, cough, sputum production and/or exacerbations) due to abnormalities of the airways (bronchitis ...

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6. World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Day - Wikipedia

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   The 2023 theme for World COPD Day is “Breathing is Life - Act Earlier”. This theme underscores the importance of early lung health, early diagnosis, and prompt interventions. COPD can start early in life, affecting young individuals, and identifying precursor conditions allows for timely treatment. [10] [11]

7. Respiratory failure - Wikipedia

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   Arterial blood gas (ABG) assessment is considered the gold standard diagnostic test for establishing a diagnosis of respiratory failure. [1] This is because ABG can be used to measure blood oxygen levels (PaO2), and respiratory failure (all types) is characterized by a low blood oxygen level. [1]