Description of the profile of A patient with initial diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to analyse the clinical situation of the patient diagnosed with COPD, to determine the variables that will have the most influence for good management of the disease both by the physician and patient, and to reinforce adherence to the treatment. Material and methods: Descriptive observational study involving 50 patients referred to a specialized Pneumology office, where they were diagnosed with COPD. We collected socio-demographic, clinical, functional, and treatment adherence variables (Morisky-Green and Haynes-Sackett test). Results: According to the GOLD classificatio…