EVENT
November
15
2017
World COPD Day
15th November 2017 marks the 16th World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Day. This day is organised by The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD).
COPD is estimated to effect 384 million people worldwide 1. Progressive in nature 2, COPD limits the airflow in and out of the lungs, making it difficult to breathe 3. While there is no cure for COPD, it can be effectively treated 4.
The earlier COPD is detected and treatment is initiated, the better the results 4. Doctors can help people with COPD get on the right medication and treatment plan so they can feel better, live active lives, and slow the damage to their lungs 4.
At Boehringer Ingelheim, we are working to empower people to take a more active role in managing their COPD – right from the start.
On World COPD Day, we hosted a LIVE event on Facebook and Twitter. An expert who treats people with COPD, a person living with COPD, and a member of a patient advocacy group shared their experiences and provided tips on how people with COPD can proactively manage the condition. If you were not able to join the LIVE event, you can watch the archived video on Facebook and Twitter.
References:
1. Adeloye D, et al. Global and regional estimates of COPD prevalence: Systematic review and meta–analysis, Journal of Global Health. 2015 Dec; 5(2)
2. Mapel D W, et al. Severity of COPD at initial spirometry-confirmed diagnosis: data from medical charts and administrative claims. Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2011; 6 573–581
3. Calverley P. Review COPD: what is the unmet need? Br J Pharmacol. 2008; 115: 487–493
4. The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease. Patients and Advocacy Groups. Available at: http://goldcopd.org/patients-advocacy-groups/. Last accessed: October 2017