Management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the era of precision medicine / 中国医师杂志

ABSTRACT

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a heterogeneous chronic respiratory disease characterized by persistent respiratory symptoms, airflow limitations, and local and systemic inflammation. In the past 20 years, Precision medicine has been continuously integrated into the individualized management of COPD, bringing benefits to patients. With a deeper understanding of specific biomarkers and more treatable features of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, its application prospects are broad.