Article
Understanding COPD: A vision on phenotypes, comorbidities and treatment approach.
Revista portuguesa de pneumologia - 1 Jan 2000
Fragoso E, André S, Boleo-Tomé J P, Areias V, Munhá J, Cardoso J
Abstract excerpt
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) phenotypes have become increasingly recognized as important for grouping patients with similar presentation and/or behavior, within the heterogeneity of the disease. The primary aim of identifying phenotypes is to provide patients with the best health care possible, tailoring the therapeutic approach to each patient. However, the identification of specific phenotypes...
Topics
- Humans
- Phenotype
- Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
- Risk Factors
- Severity of Illness Index