What's changed in COPD? GOLD 2021 Updates | Covid 19 and COPD - Dr. Raja Dhar, Pulmonology

Please use the following link to view or download the FREE learning material, for you, from us. https://bit.ly/10mincmecopdgold2021 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has been one of the top killer diseases, not just in the world, but also in India for more than a decade. It is also a common comorbidity in the general population and you are sure to come across this condition in practice. This 10Min CME with Dr. Raja Dhar, a renowned pulmonologist from Kolkata, will update you on what's changed in COPD in view of the GOLD 2021 information. This 10Min CME is focussed mainly on the diagnosis and treatment updates in COPD as per GOLD in their 2021 reports. This 10Min CME also takes a brief look at Covid-19 and COPD. Chapters: What's changed in COPD? GOLD 2021 Updates | Covid-19 & COPD 0:00 Introduction - Dr. Raja Dhar 0:25 When to consider COPD? 1:11 Lung function on spirometry in COPD 1:22 Gradation of severity of airflow limitation 1:44 Assessment of quality of life 1:55 mMRC Dyspnea Scale 2:13 CAT Assessment 2:42 Refined ABCD Assessment Tool 3:29 Spirometry and its role 4:16 Vaccination for COPD patients 4:34 Bronchodilators in stable COPD 5:29 Treatment initiation 6:17 Follow-up treatment 7:09 When to admit a COPD patient? 7:26 In-hospital considerations 8:05 Covid-19 & COPD 8:54 Thank you! Dr. Raja Dhar is a well-known pulmonologist & speaker. He practices as the Head of Department - Pulmonology at the Fortis Hospital, Kolkata. Please leave your comments, feedback, doubts, suggestions and/or ideas in the comments section below. Please subscribe to 10Min CME and learn on-the-go.