COPD: definition and phenotypes
J Vestbo - Clinics in chest medicine, 2014 - chestmed.theclinics.com
The definition and phenotypes in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are
important topics. Not only should the definition clearly outline the disease but it is also, to a
large extent, the conceptual framework on which we build the diagnostic criteria for the
disease. Phenotype is a more recent term in COPD; however, the notion of COPD consisting
of several subgroups is not new at all. In fact, it is often stated that COPD is a syndrome
rather than a disease. Snider 1 has dealt with this COPD nosology quite extensively, and …
important topics. Not only should the definition clearly outline the disease but it is also, to a
large extent, the conceptual framework on which we build the diagnostic criteria for the
disease. Phenotype is a more recent term in COPD; however, the notion of COPD consisting
of several subgroups is not new at all. In fact, it is often stated that COPD is a syndrome
rather than a disease. Snider 1 has dealt with this COPD nosology quite extensively, and …