[Also Published in Indian Journal of Chest Diseases and Allied Sciences. 2004,46: 137-153 And Lung India 2004,21:11-26.]
 
Preface
Introduction
Epidemilogy & Risk Factors
Pathogenesis & Pathophysiology
How to diagnose COPD?
Investigations
Treatment of patient with stable COPD
Management of acute exacerbations
Progression and Prognosis
COPD Algorithm
References
Tables
List of participants
Consultants & Reviewers
Rapporteurs
 
 
 
Table 2. Staging of COPD based on spirometry.

At risk Normal spirometry, chronic symptoms
 
Mild FEV1/ FVC < 70%
FEV1 > 80% predicted.
Moderate FEV1/ FVC < 70%
FEV1 30 - 80% predicted
Severe FEV1/ FVC < 70%
FEV1 < 30% predicted.

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