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  2. Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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    The definition of a COPD exacerbation is commonly described as "lost in translation", [9] meaning that there is no universally accepted standard with regard to defining an acute exacerbation of COPD. Many organizations consider it a priority to create such a standard, as it would be a major step forward in the diagnosis and quality of treatment ...

  3. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - Wikipedia

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    Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a type of progressive lung disease characterized by chronic respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation. [8] GOLD 2024 defined COPD as a heterogeneous lung condition characterized by chronic respiratory symptoms (dyspnea or shortness of breath, cough, sputum production or exacerbations) due to abnormalities of the airways (bronchitis ...

  4. Obstructive lung disease - Wikipedia

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    COPD is defined as a forced expiratory volume in 1 second divided by the forced vital capacity (FEV1/FVC) that is less than 0.7 (or 70%). [8] The residual volume, the volume of air left in the lungs following full expiration, is often increased in COPD, as is the total lung capacity, while the vital capacity remains relatively normal.

  5. Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease

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    [1] [2] They have organized the annual awareness day, World COPD Day, every November since 2002. [3] This organization issues recommendations for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and related medical conditions. GOLD issued its first formal recommendations in 2001. [2]

  6. Pulmonary rehabilitation - Wikipedia

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    The NICE clinical guideline on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease states that “pulmonary rehabilitation should be offered to all patients who consider themselves functionally disabled by COPD (usually MRC [Medical Research Council] grade 3 and above)”. [5] It is indicated not only in patients with COPD, but also for the following conditions:

  7. Commonly prescribed drugs - Wikipedia

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    Used in acute exacerbation; 5–7 days of treatment is considered; Risk of exacerbation can be lessen by regular use of macrolides; Only be used when the patient experience three cardinal symptoms of COPD exacerbation: worsening dyspnea, increasing sputum production and purulence [28] Caution [44] [47] Change to other type if allergic to ...

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