GOLD (Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease)

GOLD, or the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease, is an organization that provides guidelines to help diagnose and manage COPD, a progressive lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. They develop evidence-based strategies for doctors to improve patient care, focusing on symptom control, reducing exacerbations, and improving quality of life. GOLD classifies COPD severity into categories based on lung function tests and offers recommendations on treatment options, lifestyle changes, and monitoring. Their goal is to help individuals with COPD lead healthier, more manageable lives through standardized, effective care practices.