Duke Asthma, Allergy and Airway Center is an accredited center in the COPD360Net of the COPD Foundation. COPD360Net is comprised of a group of accredited centers and practice-based research networks (listed below) that serve patients with COPD and related lung conditions and can conduct novel clinical trials to speed drug, medical device and digital tool development (copdfoundation.org). We care for several thousand COPD patient-visits annually. Our patient population largely resides in the in the south and southeastern US.
Vision
Integrate innovative clinical and research resources to provide a comprehensive approach towards the management of patients with COPD with the goals of improving clinical outcomes, enhancing patient satisfaction, and supporting discovery of novel diagnostic and therapeutic modalities.
Mission
Better understand COPD characteristics and health outcomes to more effectively manage and improve the care of individuals living with COPD.