The results of this meta-analysis support current guidelines. [3] Systemic corticosteroids should be prescribed for all patients with COPD exacerbation and antibiotics should be administered to ...

Nonadherence or inadequate medical management may also play a role in exacerbations. In a subgroup evaluation of the Evaluation of COPD Longitudinally to Identify Predictive Surrogate Endpoints ...

If you are unable to manage your COPD on prescription rescue inhalers alone, your healthcare provider will likely prescribe one of the following for long-term symptom management and prevention of ...

You must go to a doctor to know for sure whether you have COPD. That’s because there are things to consider for a diagnosis. Some people have asthma and COPD at the same time. If you have ...

Perspective from Vijay Sam Nethala, MD The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease, or GOLD, COPD exacerbation ... Current guidelines (GOLD criteria) use past flare-ups to predict ...