Consensus on the Management of the COPD Patient in the COVID-19 Setting COPD Forum Working Group

Abstract

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, numerous papers have been published on strategic planning and the positioning of different medical societies in the prevention and management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 However, the reality is far from perfect. Although much was learned during the darkest hours of the pandemic, many aspects of the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of these patients remain controversial and raise concerns among health professionals.7 Therefore, in order to determine the opinion of COPD experts, we drew up a Delphi-based consensus statement8 on certain issues surrounding disease management during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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