TOTB: COPD and Asthma
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma are among the most common and clinically impactful respiratory diseases inpatient residents encounter, yet their management continues to evolve with emerging evidence and updated guidelines. In this post, we’ll dive into the latest GOLD guidelines for COPD management, examine practical clinical insights from the Core IM podcast on COPD, and explore the recent MANDALA trial, which offers promising new data on asthma treatment strategies. Together, these resources provide a well-rounded foundation to enhance your understanding and approach to acute and chronic care of obstructive lung diseases in hospitalized patients.
