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Clinicians responsible for treating pulmonary disease often encounter challenges in the management of patients with COPD. This is due in part to the number of drugs now available to ameliorate COPD symptoms and the complexity of adhering to good disease management programs. Each aspect of treatment...

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Published inRespiratory care Vol. 60; no. 7; pp. 1057 - 1060
Main Author Restrepo, Ruben D
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Daedalus Enterprises, Inc 01.07.2015
Subjects
Care and treatment
Chronic obstructive lung disease
Disease Management
Humans
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive - therapy
respiratory therapist-driven protocols
pharmacotherapy
exercise training
COPD exacerbation
pulmonary rehabilitation
inhaled therapy
disease management
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Summary:Clinicians responsible for treating pulmonary disease often encounter challenges in the management of patients with COPD. This is due in part to the number of drugs now available to ameliorate COPD symptoms and the complexity of adhering to good disease management programs. Each aspect of treatment is a critical component in improving outcomes for these patients. The purpose of this article is to review some of the most significant findings regarding the treatment of COPD, with emphasis on disease management and pharmacotherapy.
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ISSN:0020-1324
1943-3654
DOI:10.4187/respcare.04227