Clinical summary tools
Stepwise Management of Stable COPD (Figure 1) is a brief clinical tool summarising the stepped care approach to the evidence-based recommendations (non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions) in the COPD-X Plan.
The inhaler device chart (Figure 2) illustrates the medicine classes and inhalers approved for use in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). It reflects the latest PBS recommendations as at June 2024.
Figure 2: Inhaler Device Chart  Source: https://lungfoundation.com.au/resources/copd-inhaler-device-chart-poster/COPD-X Plan |