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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. 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 ...

  5. Non-invasive ventilation - Wikipedia

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    Non-invasive ventilation is used in acute respiratory failure caused by a number of medical conditions, most prominently chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); numerous studies have shown that appropriate use of NIV reduces the need for invasive ventilation and its complications. Furthermore, it may be used on a long-term basis in people ...

  6. Asthma-COPD overlap - Wikipedia

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    ACO presents with symptoms of both asthma and COPD. [1] ACO presents in adulthood, usually after the age of 40 (after there has been significant tobacco smoke or other toxic fumes exposure), with symptoms of dyspnea (shortness of breath), exercise intolerance, sputum production, cough and episodes of symptomatic worsening known as exacerbations.

  7. Lower respiratory tract infection - Wikipedia

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    While acute bronchitis often does not require antibiotic therapy, antibiotics can be given to patients with acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis. [21] The indications for treatment are increased dyspnoea, and an increase in the volume or purulence of the sputum. [22]

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