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December 6, 2025BMJ Open Respiratory ResearchOpen Access

Current practices, perceptions and future challenges in the management of moderate to severe COPD: a cross-sectional survey of respiratory consultants in the Republic of Ireland

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JLJayleigh LimJMJames McCarthy

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Overview

Cross-sectional survey reveals insufficient access to multidisciplinary teams in COPD care pathways, highlighting critical challenges and attitudes towards treatment options.

Key Points

  • Insufficient access to multidisciplinary teams was reported by respiratory consultants, indicating care gaps.
  • Approximately 30% reported sufficient access to rehabilitation services, while 38% questioned the use of long-term ventilation.
  • Survey of respiratory consultants revealed varied attitudes towards lung volume reduction and biologics in COPD treatment.
  • Challenges in COPD management include administrative burden and lack of drug reimbursement agreements, affecting care pathways.

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Lim et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69337cefb3f947a0a125a4bfhttps://doi.org/10.1136/bmjresp-2025-003520
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