Diagnostic and therapeutic gaps in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease management and their associations with 1-year survival after hospitalisation for acute exacerbations.
INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally. Acute exacerbations of COPD (AE-COPD) significantly worsen patient outcomes; however, COPD is frequently underdiagnosed and undertreated despite established guidelines.This study aimed t...