Many unmet needs still remain in the assessment and treatment of patients with chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), particularly in relation to its under-and
misdiagnosis, which lead to under-and mistreatment. This paucity of knowledge about the
importance and presence of COPD, as well as its treatment, is seen among patients and
carers as well as health care providers. This review considers areas of key educational
need, including the clinical characteristics of COPD; factors that contribute to the disease …