Strategies for Preventing COPD Exacerbations

J Fam Pract. 2020 Sep;69(7 Suppl):S75-S80.

Abstract

After participating in this activity on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), family physicians will be better able to: Identify symptomatic patients at increased risk of COPD to prompt early diagnostic evaluation. Individualize evidence-based therapy with the goal of reducing COPD exacerbations and improving patient outcomes. Identify the role of fixed triple-combination inhalers as part of individualized therapy.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adrenergic beta-2 Receptor Agonists / therapeutic use
  • Aftercare / methods
  • Bronchodilator Agents / therapeutic use
  • Disease Progression
  • Humans
  • Mass Screening / methods
  • Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / complications*
  • Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / drug therapy
  • Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / prevention & control*

Substances

  • Adrenergic beta-2 Receptor Agonists
  • Bronchodilator Agents