Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD)

Research chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD) and explain its pathology/epidemiology, diagnostic criteria, and treatment. Use the following as an outline:

-Introduction
-Pathology/epidemiology of the disease
-Presentation of the condition (symptoms
-explain physical exam findings
– 3 Differential diagnoses and rationales
– Diagnostic criteria
– Treatment (non-pharmacology and health promotion)
-Follow-up and referral guidelines specific to the patient.
APA 7th edition. All articles must be within 5 years of publication.