*Introductory Chapter: Contextualizing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.109561*

Additionally, the clinician must be willing to adapt to different or changing contexts when confronting COPD. This is an especially essential trait in an era of scientific progress vitiated by disruptions brought about by the current pandemic. The rapid espousal and widespread use of telehealth and remote monitoring to overcome the physical restrictions due to the pandemic are positive demonstrations of adaptive contextualization of therapeutics in COPD.

In sum, contextualization is important for both evaluating and managing the nuances of this common and complex disorder. Patient and physician education, acceptance and usage of evidence-based guidelines, and therapeutic evolution all require careful contextualization for salubrious practical implementation.
