ABOUT GOLD

GOLD works with healthcare professionals and public health officials around the world to raise awareness of COPD and to improve prevention and treatment of this lung disease.

Through the development of evidence-based strategy documents for management of both COPD, and events such as the annual World COPD Day and the yearly GOLD International COPD Conference, GOLD is working to improve the lives of people with COPD in every corner of the globe.

ABOUT GOLD

GOLD works with healthcare professionals and public health officials around the world to raise awareness of COPD and to improve prevention and treatment of this lung disease.

Through the development of evidence-based strategy documents for management of both COPD, and events such as the annual World COPD Day and the yearly GOLD International COPD Conference, GOLD is working to improve the lives of people with COPD in every corner of the globe.

GOLD REPORT

The GOLD strategy document for the diagnosis, management and prevention of COPD, along with the corresponding pocket guide, are developed for healthcare professionals based on the best scientific information available. This global evidence based document is used as a tool to implement effective management programs based on local healthcare systems around the world. Each year the GOLD Science committee updates the GOLD report based on a standard scientific review process conducted twice a year.

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The Latest

Register Now!

Register now for the 10th annual GOLD International COPD Conference taking place this November in Philadelphia!

2024 Proceedings

The 2024 GOLD Conference Proceedings summarize the content presented by top leaders on novel, timely and important updates in COPD from the 2024 event. This is as a useful resource to anyone interested in the most recent advances in the changing field of COPD.

World Bronchiectasis Day

The occurrence of this rare disease is increasing globally, and it's time to call attention to the growing burden of this chronic lung disease and the urgent need for increased awareness, diagnosis and coordinated care.

Lung Health Taskforce

FIRS has launched a initiative to improve the way lung health is assessed and managed around the world. In partnership with the Global Lung Function Initiative (GLI), the Taskforce brings together leading experts to lay the groundwork for a global standard in respiratory assessment.

Conference On-Demand

The 2024 GOLD International COPD Conference is now available to view in our on-demand library! Register today and get the most up to date COPD guidance and earn CME credits!

World COPD Day

Lung function is not only a measure of lung health, but a marker of overall health as well. It's time to make spirometry part of routine health checks for both the young and old!

WHO-FIRS Tobacco Knowledge Summary

A WHO document that summarizes the association between tobacco use and COPD, as well as describes the effectiveness of interventions to reduce tobacco use and complications.

Primary Care Summary

A brief summary of the GOLD 2023 recommendations that highlights what is most relevant for primary care physicians treating COPD.

COPD and Cardiology

A brief summary of the GOLD 2023 recommendations that highlights aspects of more interest for practicing cardiologists dealing with CVD patients who may suffer from COPD.

GIRD Report

The Third Edition of the GIRD Report from FIRS is now available online. This report aims to raise awareness regarding the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and elimination of respiratory diseases worldwide.

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