GOLD recommendations on managing stable COPD
Last edited 02/2021 and last reviewed 07/2021
GOLD recommendations on managing stable COPD
Non-pharmacological treatment
- is complementary to pharmacological treatment and should form part of the comprehensive management of COPD
After receiving a diagnosis of COPD a patient should be given further information about the condition. Physicians should emphasize the importance of a smoke free environment, prescribe vaccinations, empower adherence to prescribed medication, ensure proper inhaler technique, promote physical activity and refer patients (GOLD B-GOLD D) to pulmonary rehabilitation
Non-pharmacological management of COPD*
| Patient Group | Essential | Recommended | Depending on local guidelines |
| A | Smoking cessation (can include pharmacological treatment) | Physical activity | Flu vaccination Pneumococcal vaccination Pertussis vaccination |
| B, C and D | Smoking cessation (can include pharmacological treatment) Pulmonary rehabilitation |
Physical activity | Flu vaccination Pneumococcal vaccination Pertussis vaccination |
* Can include pharmacological treatment
Pharmacological
Figures reproduced with permission from the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD). Global Strategy for the Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. 2020 Report. https://goldcopd.org/gold-reports/
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