Assessment, Classification, and Management of COPD

This chapter covers the process of determining COPD severity and classifying patients based on FEV1 values, symptom burden, and exacerbation frequency. It explains tools like the MMRC and CAT scales to assess dyspnea, cough, and activity limitations and categorize patients into groups A, B, C, or D. Additionally, it discusses practical management strategies focusing on symptoms, exacerbations, and the importance of evaluating comorbidities and utilizing additional tools beyond the ABCD classification for assessing COPD severity.