The Basics of COPD: Assessing and treating COPD In this module we take a detailed look at diagnosing COPD in patients and the clinical management cycle including assessment, adjustment and review steps for patients. Overall management of a COPD patient is discussed including choices of treatment using the A,B,E assessment tool and the dyspnoea and …
The Basics of COPD: Prevalence and Burden of COPD We look at the aspects of prevalence of COPD patients as well as the burden of disease and how this impacts COPD patients, their caregivers, clinicians and health systems. Please note that this learning module is no longer available. You can still download your certificate for …
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GSK EducAir Training Series Module 1: Addressing the unmet need in COPD using Treatable Traits COPD patients have many unmet clinical needs in South Africa today. Module 1 shares the treatable traits approach which helps reduce symptom burden in patients and reduce the risk of future acute exacerbations or lung attacks. Please note that this …
GSK EducAir Training Series Module 2: Early optimization of treatment in patients with COPD Often clinicians consult patients living with COPD after the disease has progressed to cause significant morbidity. Module 2 expands on the treatable traits approach, explaining options available to patients for optimal treatment early in their COPD disease course and the benefits …
GSK EducAir Training Series Module 3: Case studies in the management of COPD COPD patients who remain symptomatic on current treatment can be a challenge. Module 3 presents case studies assisting in understanding when and how to escalate treatment in COPD patients who are still symptomatic on treatment. Please note that this learning module is …
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GSK EducAir Training Series Module 4: The unmet need of reducing the risk of mortality in patients with COPD Globally, COPD is the third leading cause of death. Module 4 looks at survival outcomes in major COPD studies. Treatment interventions in clinical trials in which mortality of COPD patients was studied as an outcome measure …
