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Guidelines and resources
One of GOLD’s most important activities is to work with international experts to produce guidelines and other resources about the diagnosis, prevention, and management of COPD. These materials incorporate the latest science to help improve the lives of COPD patients around the world.


Guidelines

At-a-Glance Pocket Reference for COPD Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention
Updated 2009. This 8-page pocket-size card puts key principles of evidence-based treatment for COPD at the healthcare professional’s fingertips for quick reference in clinical decision-making situations.

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Pocket Guide to COPD Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention
Updated 2009. A quick-reference guide for physicians and nurses, with key information about patient management and education.

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Global Strategy for Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention of COPD
Updated 2009. Evidence-based guidelines for COPD diagnosis, management, and prevention, with citations from the scientific literature. (Clean copy)

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Executive Summary: Global Strategy for Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention of COPD
Updated 2009. Summary of evidence-based guidelines for COPD diagnosis, management, and prevention.

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Other resources
GOLD Spirometry Guide
A comprehensive guide to the use of spirometry in clinical practice, including an overview of information provided by spirometry, when to perform this test, interpretation of spirogram results, and troubleshooting. Part of the GOLD Implementation Toolbox.

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Spirometry Quick Guide
A brief guide to how and when to perform spirometry in clinical practice. Part of the GOLD Implementation Toolkit.

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