The COPD-X Plan: clinical guidelines Version 2.75, June 2024 The COPD-X Plan: Australian and New Zealand Guidelines for the Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (”the COPD-X Plan") are the national evidence-based clinical recommendations for healthcare professionals across Australia managing patients living with COPD.
Co-branded by Lung Foundation and the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand.
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COPD-X Handbook
This updated resource is easy-to-navigate and mobile-friendly to accommodate easy guideline implementation for those in the primary care, specialist, and hospital settings.
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Resources to Support COPD Management

Stepwise Management of Stable COPD

Single page translation of pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies across the COPD severities. QR Code to link to Inhaler Chart.

COPD Action Plan for health professionals

This action plan is for completion by the clinician in consultation with the patient. It helps the patient recognise when their symptoms worsen and what action they need to take to manage them.

COPD Inhaler Device Chart Poster

The inhaler device chart 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.






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