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Research Article: Perspectives and Attitudes of General Practitioners Towards Pharmacological and Non-Pharmacological COPD Management in a Belgian Primary Care Setting: A Qualitative Study

Date Published: 2023-09-25

Abstract:
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a highly prevalent chronic respiratory condition, defined by persistent airflow limitation. It constitutes a major public health problem and is currently the third leading cause of death worldwide. The most critical risk factor for COPD is tobacco smoking. Other risk factors include occupational exposures, chemical agents and fumes, and indoor and outdoor air pollutants. The patient’s genetic profile, asthma, malnutrition, aging, and low socioeconomic status also contribute to disease development. Clinical manifestations of COPD include persistent and progressive dyspnea, cough with sputum production, fatigue, and recurrent lower respiratory tract infections. COPD is associated with a significant reduction in physical activity and psychological problems, all of which contribute to the patient’s disability and poor health-related quality of life (QoL). In addition, COPD patients frequently experience exacerbations due to pulmonary infections. These exacerbations contribute to the worsening of their symptoms, and further loss of function, and often require hospital treatment or, in more severe cases, admission to intensive care units. For all these reasons, COPD is among the leading causes of disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) worldwide, imposing a substantial economic burden on healthcare systems.,

Introduction:
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a highly prevalent chronic respiratory condition, defined by persistent airflow limitation. It constitutes a major public health problem and is currently the third leading cause of death worldwide. The most critical risk factor for COPD is tobacco smoking. Other risk factors include occupational exposures, chemical agents and fumes, and indoor and outdoor air pollutants. The patient’s genetic profile, asthma, malnutrition, aging, and low socioeconomic status also…

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