Interní Med. 2011; 13(1): 18-19

Exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

MUDr.Vladimír Herout
Plicní klinika LF UK a FN Hradec Králové

Course of the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may be complicated by period of deterioration, which is called exacerbation.

Every exacerbation should be defined and treated adequately. Prevention has the same importance as treatment.

Keywords: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, acute exacerbation, respiratory failure, noninvasive ventilation

Published: January 14, 2011  Show citation

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