Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Prevention, Early Detection, and Aggressive Treatment can Make a Difference

Kristin L. FraserDr Fraser is clinical assistant professor of medicine, University of Calgary Faculty of Medicine, and member of the respiratory division, The Peter Lougheed Centre, Calgary, Alberta. Dr Chapman is professor of medicine, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine, and director of the Asthma Centre, Toronto Western Hospital.

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Kenneth R. ChapmanDr Fraser is clinical assistant professor of medicine, University of Calgary Faculty of Medicine, and member of the respiratory division, The Peter Lougheed Centre, Calgary, Alberta. Dr Chapman is professor of medicine, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine, and director of the Asthma Centre, Toronto Western Hospital.

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease has traditionally been considered incurable and progressive. However, new treatment options may improve quality of life and extend survival. In this article, Drs Fraser and Chapman offer guidelines for accurate and early diagnosis and describe the latest treatment options to alleviate symptoms, help with smoking cessation, and increase survival rates.

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