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Follow on Google News | Treatment of Acute COPD ExacerbationBy: Advancells
Assuring adequate blood oxygenation and a blood pH close to normal, reversing airway obstruction, and treating any underlying causes are the immediate priorities. Although some acute exacerbations are brought on by bacterial or viral infections, the reason for an acute exacerbation is typically unknown. High levels of air pollution, smoking, and irritating inhalational exposure are additional risk factors. Patients with sufficient home care can frequently receive treatment for mild exacerbations outside of the hospital setting. For observation and care, older, frail patients who have comorbid conditions, a record of respiratory failure, or acute changes in blood gas values are admitted to the hospital. Patients with untreated moderate to severe acute hypoxemia are experiencing life-threatening exacerbations.
Increased chest tightness, wheezing, or shortness of breath may be signs of a COPD exacerbation. These symptoms may be alleviated by using bronchodilators or other lungs-opening medications.
Treatment options for COPD exacerbations depend on the nature and severity of the exacerbation. A person may occasionally require more than one type of treatment. Currently, there is no treatment for COPD (https://www.advancells.com/ End
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