Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation resident survival guide: Difference between revisions

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#Increasing dyspnea
#Increasing dyspnea
#Increasing sputum production
#Increasing sputum production
==References==





Revision as of 15:06, 25 November 2013

Overview

COPD exacerbation commonly caused by infections, should be recognized when anyone or more of the following appears in chronic COPD patient[1]:

  1. Worsening cough
  2. Increasing dyspnea
  3. Increasing sputum production









References

  1. Rabe KF, Hurd S, Anzueto A, Barnes PJ, Buist SA, Calverley P; et al. (2007). "Global strategy for the diagnosis, management, and prevention of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: GOLD executive summary". Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 176 (6): 532–55. doi:10.1164/rccm.200703-456SO. PMID 17507545.