The American Thoracic Society (ATS) and European Respiratory Society (ERS) have produced a set of COPD guidelines specifically for COPD patients. 

Patients can find information here on how to recognise the signs and symptoms of COPD, medication options, alternative treatments and how to plan for the future.  These guidelines aim to improve the quality of life for COPD patients.

These guidelines have also been translated into French, German, Spanish and Italian.