COPD exacerbations Tag

30 Nov Preventing and Treating Exacerbations [VIDEO]

Posted at 06:15h in Better Breathing, COPD Research, Infections & Pneumonia, Videos 2 Comments

A COPD exacerbation can be defined as an increase in symptoms above the day-to-day variability that a patient normally experiences,...

10 Sep 14 Simple Strategies for Preventing and Managing COPD Flare-Ups

Posted at 06:00h in COPD Research, Infections & Pneumonia 1 Comment

Did you know that, on average, 21% of COPD patients who are admitted to the hospital will be admitted again...

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