Pharmacologic treatment algorithms by Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease grade. Highlighted boxes and arrows indicate preferred treatment pathways. In patients with a major discrepancy between the perceived level of symptoms and severity of airflow limitation, further evaluation is warranted. LAMA: long-acting muscarinic antagonist; LABA: long-acting β2-agonist; ICS: inhaled corticosteroid; FEV1: forced expiratory volume in 1 s. #Management #Pulmonary #COPD #GOLD2017 #LAMA #LABA #ICS #Guidelines
