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Asthma and COPD: Acute Exacerbations

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This course explains how to identify and treat acute exacerbations of asthma and COPD. It covers peak-flow assessment, hospitalization, treatment options, antibiotic selection for COPD, breathing support, oxygen therapy, and the association between COPD and pulmonary embolisms.

Syllabus

Intro
Learning Objectives
What is An Exacerbation?
Triggers of Exacerbations
Symptoms
Physical Findings of an Acute Exacerbation
Peak Flow
Indications for Hospitalization
Inhalers vs. Nebulizers: Which Is Better?
Comparison of Exacerbation Treatment
Antibiotic Selection in COPD Exacerbations (should be tailored to the local population and antibiotic resistance patters)
Use of BiPAP in COPD Exacerbations
Oxygen Therapy in COPD
COPD Exacerbations and PES

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