European Respiratory Society
Severe COPD 2023
This guideline holds 72 pages.
Summary
Joint ERS/ATS guidance on severe and very severe COPD (GOLD III–IV). Includes recommendations on long-term oxygen therapy thresholds, non-invasive ventilation at home, lung volume reduction interventions, and palliative care integration. Triple inhaled therapy (LABA/LAMA/ICS) preferred for frequent exacerbators.
How the evidence was graded
Grading system
Class I–II
Prognia summarises this guideline for reference and education. It is not medical advice. Always check the official guideline and current local protocols before acting on it.
At a glance
- Organisation
- European Respiratory Society
- Published
- 2023
- Region
- EU
- Language
- English
- Grading system
- Class I–II
Keywords
- COPD
- GOLD III-IV
- NIV
- LTOT
- Triple therapy
- Exacerbation
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