20/11/2025
In support of , the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) is highlighting the importance of early diagnosis - with the theme ‘Short of Breath, Think COPD’.
COPD is a preventable and treatable condition, claiming three million lives globally each year — particularly in low-resource countries. Despite this, studies from across the world suggest that up to 70% of adults with COPD remain undiagnosed, leading to greater symptom burden, poor quality of life, impaired work productivity, and poorer overall general health status.
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