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The guideline describes the critical decision points in the                         Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and provides clear and                         comprehensive evidence based recommendations incorporating current information and                         practices for practitioners throughout the DoD and VA Health Care systems. The guideline                         is intended to improve patient outcomes and local management of patients with COPD.

**Disclaimer:**This Clinical Practice Guideline is intended for use                         only as a tool to assist a clinician/healthcare professional and should not be used                         to replace clinical judgment.
 About the CPG  Guideline Links  Related Guidelines The guideline is formatted as three algorithms, with annotations:- Algorithm A:   - Management of COPD in Primary Care
- Algorithm B:   - Management of Acute Exacerbations of COPD
- Algorithm C:   - Management of COPD in the Hopsital or Emergency Department
 Questions about the COPD Guideline COPD Full Guideline (2014) COPD Provider Summary (2014) COPD Patient Summary (2014) COPD Pocket Card (2014)Major                                                         Depressive Disorder (MDD)return to top           CONNECT
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