Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality around the globe. According to the 2017 Global Burden of Disease Study COPD contributed to 50% of all the chronic respiratory diseases cases.
In addition, more than 90% of COPD-related deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). COPD not only imposes a huge economic burden but it also causes disabilities in patients while compromising their quality of life, a loss of productivity, increased hospital admissions, and premature mortality.
