2010;67(13):1061-1069. Considering all of the data and their limitations, questions still remain regarding the optimal treatment of COPD exacerbations. The data of deJong et al. [30] showed no ...

The goals of COPD treatment include reducing symptoms, preventing and treating exacerbations, reducing deaths related to the disease 3, and changing the underlying nature of the disease (otherwise ...

This article reviews the current literature related to the treatment of COPD exacerbations and examines whether these data support current treatment guidelines.