How to effectively manage acute exacerbations of COPD, part 1: which therapies can decrease the risk of recurrence?

Authors :: Hirsig, Michael
Della-Giustina, David
Younggren, Bradley
Source :: Journal of Respiratory Diseases. January, 2005, Vol. 26 Issue 1, p7, 7 p.
Publication Year :: 2005
Abstract: ABSTRACT: The initial management of an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) revolves around ensuring adequate oxygenation and implementing measures to decrease the work of breathing. All patients [...]

Subjects :: Corticosteroids -- Patient outcomes
Oxygen therapy -- Patient outcomes
Lung diseases, Obstructive -- Drug therapy -- Patient outcomes
Parasympatholytic agents -- Patient outcomes
Emergency medical services -- Practice
Adrenergic beta agonists -- Patient outcomes
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