Correlation Between Patient Perception and Findings on Clinical Examination in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Patients

CorRELation Between PatIent PErception of the Ability to Perform Morning Activities and Findings on Clinical Examination in COPD Patients Receiving Inhaled Combined Therapy (Corticosteroid/Long Acting ß2-agonist) - RELIEF Study

This is a multi-center, prospective, non-interventional study that aims to evaluate in daily clinical practice the possible correlation between patient perception of the ability to perform morning activities and the physician's assessment during a regular physical exam in patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), group C and D.

CorRELation between PatIent PErception of the Ability to Perform Morning Activities and Findings on Clinical Examination in COPD Patients receiving inhaled combined therapy (corticosteroid/long acting ß2-agonist) - RELIEF Study

Inclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosis of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), group C and D according to GOLD Guidelines, 2011
• Receive inhaled combined therapy for COPD (inhaled corticosteroid / long acting ß2-agonist); this treatment should have been initiated for at least one month before entering the study
• Current or past smokers, of at least 10 pack years

Exclusion Criteria:

• History of exacerbation of COPD symptoms within the last month before visit 1, inclusive.
• History of asthma or allergic rhinitis.
• History of lung carcinoma or any other respiratory condition that may limit the airflow circulation.