Management of severe acute exacerbations of COPD: an updated narrative review

Management of severe acute exacerbations of COPD: an updated narrative review

Abstract Background Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may experience an acute worsening of respiratory symptoms that results in additional therapy; this event is defined as a COPD exacerbation (AECOPD). Hospitalization for AECOPD is accompanied by a rapid decline in health s...

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Main Authors: Ernesto Crisafulli, Enric Barbeta, Antonella Ielpo, Antoni Torres
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2018-10-01
Series:Multidisciplinary Respiratory Medicine
Subjects:
COPD
Acute exacerbation
Hospitalization
Steroids
Antibiotics
Oxygen
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40248-018-0149-0

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