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What is the average age of diagnosis for COPD?

The Mayo clinic states that most people are at least 35 to 40 years old when COPD first shows. In addition, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute reports that the disease develops most often in people who are 40 or older.

How is gold standard diagnosed with COPD?

The GOLD international COPD guidelines1, as well as national guidelines2, advise spirometry as the gold standard for accurate and repeatable measurement of lung function. Evidence is emerging that when spirometry confirms a COPD diagnosis, doctors initiate more appropriate treatment.

What does GOLD stage COPD mean?

GOLD 1 or Mild COPD: 80 percent of predicted FEV1 value. GOLD 2 or Moderate COPD: 50 to 79 percent predicted FEV1 value. GOLD 3 or Severe COPD: 30 to 49 percent predicted FEV1 value. GOLD 4 or Very severe COPD: Less than 30 percent of predicted FEV1 value.

At what age group of people that are most likely to develop manifest symptoms of COPD?

Most people who have COPD are at least 40 years old when symptoms begin. Although it is not common, people younger than 40 can also have COPD. Symptoms of COPD include: Coughing that doesn't get better (chronic)