The World Health Organization estimates that 65 million people worldwide have moderate to severe COPD. COPD is a major cause of disability and is expected to become the leading cause of death globally within the next two decades.
The severity of COPD symptoms varies. However, COPD can have a dramatic impact on the quality of life of those living with it, and severe COPD can limit everyday activities. A sudden worsening of symptoms, called an “exacerbation”, can lead to serious complications. This is why it is so important that we learn more about new ways to treat COPD, which is the goal of the TRITON Study.
