Abstract：
Despite that COPD remains one of the most common respiratory diseases worldwide, it can be managed effectively with certain treatments and, more importantly, be prevented by the early implementation of various measures. The pathology and pathophysiology of this disease continue to be studied, with new pharmacological and invasive therapies emerging. In this consensus paper, the Working Group of the Hellenic Thoracic Society aimed to consolidate the up-to-date information and new advances in the treatment of COPD. Local and international data on its prevalence are presented, with revised strategies on the diagnostic approach and the evaluation of risk assessment and disease severity classification. Emphasis is placed on the management and therapy of patients with COPD, covering both common principles, specialized modalities, and algorithms to distinguish between home care and the need for hospitalization. Although pharmacological treatment is commonly recognized in COPD, an integrative approach of pulmonary rehabilitation, physical activity, patient education, and self-assessment should be encountered for a comprehensive treatment, prevention of exacerbations, and increased quality of life in patients.
摘要：
尽管COPD仍然是全球最常见的呼吸系统疾病之一，它可以通过某些治疗得到有效管理，更重要的是,通过早期实施各种措施来防止。此病的病理学和病理生理学仍在继续研究,随着新的药理学和侵入性疗法的出现。在这份共识文件中，希腊胸科协会工作组旨在巩固COPD治疗的最新信息和新进展.提供了有关其患病率的本地和国际数据，对诊断方法以及风险评估和疾病严重程度分类的评估进行了修订。重点放在COPD患者的管理和治疗上，涵盖了两个共同的原则，专门的模式，以及区分家庭护理和住院需求的算法。虽然药物治疗在COPD中通常被认可，综合的肺康复方法，身体活动,患者教育,综合治疗应该遇到自我评估，预防恶化，并提高患者的生活质量。
