Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Maintenance Treatment Patterns in China

COPD Disease Burden, Patient Characteristics, Maintenance Treatment Patterns and Factors Influencing Treatment Decisions in China Tier 2 and Tier 3 Hospitals

This observational study will be conducted in COPD participants in Tier 2 and 3 hospitals in China to gain an understanding of the complex COPD management and physician's treatment strategy.

Inclusion criteria:

• Male or female participants with minimum 40 years of age.
• A diagnosis of COPD confirmed by spirometry (According to Global initiative for chronic obstructive lung disease [GOLD] 2019 criteria) in Tier 2 and Tier 3 hospitals.
• In hospitalized participants, recruit only participants who receive any intravenous therapy.
• A signed and dated written informed consent.
• Participants can communicate normally.

Exclusion criteria:

• Current primary diagnosis of asthma, active tuberculosis, bronchiectasis, lung cancer or other active pulmonary disease.
• Other unstable diseases or cognitive behavior, which could influence CAT and lung function results (judged by physicians).
• Experienced a moderate/severe COPD exacerbation treated by a physician within last 1 month.
• Currently participating in another COPD clinical study, which provides the participant investigational medication and/or disease management.