To decrease the number and rate of COPD deaths, public health programs should continue efforts to reduce all personal exposure to 1) tobacco smoke, including passive smoke exposure; 2) occupational dusts and chemicals; and 3) other indoor and outdoor air pollutants linked to COPD. Once COPD is diagnosed, chronic<unk>  management programs should work to prevent further deterioration in lung function and reduce COPD mortality.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease secondary prevention
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease primary prevention
Chronic bronchitis secondary prevention
Chronic bronchitis primary prevention
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis primary prevention
Lung cancer secondary prevention
Respiratory failure secondary prevention
Asthma primary prevention