What Causes COPD Exacerbations?

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The goal of health care providers in caring for patients Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is to help them maintain a normal quality of life, and continue to be a productive member of society by using the least amount of medications.

Regardless of how well COPD is controlled, many COPD patients have worsening episodes of their symptoms, which is referred to as an exacerbation.

Read this excellent article on recognizing and treating COPD exacerbations on respiratory therapist Rick Frea’s blog - Respiratory Therapy Cave -В Click Here

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October 21, 2009  Tags: , , ,   Posted in: COPD - Infections/Exacerbations/Flares

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