RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Current developments and future directions in COPD JF European Respiratory Review JO EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY REVIEW FD European Respiratory Society SP 200289 DO 10.1183/16000617.0289-2020 VO 29 IS 158 A1 Mathioudakis, Alexander G. A1 Vanfleteren, Lowie E.G.W. A1 Lahousse, Lies A1 Higham, Andrew A1 Allinson, James P. A1 Gotera, Carolina A1 Visca, Dina A1 Singh, Dave A1 Spanevello, Antonio YR 2020 UL https://publications.ersnet.org//content/29/158/200289.abstract AB The European Respiratory Society journals publish respiratory research and policy documents of the highest quality, offering a platform for the exchange and promotion of scientific knowledge. In this article, focusing on COPD, the third leading cause of death globally, we summarise novel research highlights focusing on the disease's underlying mechanisms, epidemiology and management, with the aim to inform and inspire respiratory clinicians and researchers.Current developments and future directions in COPD: a critical summary of some of the most recent ground-breaking research studies and policy documents from @ERSpublications https://bit.ly/3oW0xDM