Maas Andrea K, Mannino David M
F1000 Med Rep. 2010 Oct 12;2:72. doi: 10.3410/M2-72.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a highly prevalent, underdiagnosed, and undertreated chronic lung disease. Early and appropriate treatment may help modify the course of the disease with respect to exacerbation timing and frequency, quality of life, and mortality. Steady progress continues to be made in understanding the disease pathogenesis and treatment modalities, and there is some evidence that outcomes are improving.
慢性阻塞性肺疾病是一种高度流行、诊断不足且治疗不充分的慢性肺部疾病。早期且恰当的治疗可能有助于在加重时机、频率、生活质量和死亡率方面改变疾病进程。在理解疾病发病机制和治疗方式方面持续取得稳步进展，并且有一些证据表明治疗效果正在改善。
