Executive Summary of the COPDX guidelines

C: Confirm diagnosis and assess severity

Evidence level

I

II

II

 

I

O: Optimise function

Evidence level

I

I

I

I

II

 

I

III-2

P: Prevent deterioration

Evidence level

I

I

I

II

I

D: Develop support network and self-management plan

Evidence level

II

 

II

III-2

III-1

X: Manage eXacerbations

Evidence level

III-2

II

I

I

II

 

I