Identifying Exacerbations
COPD Exacerbations tend to be characterized by patients reports of increased symptom severity rather than by the onset of new symptoms. Symptoms that commonly worsen during exacerbation include.
-dyspnea and cough, with or without sputum production.
-chest congestion.
-chest discomfort.
-sleep disturbance.
-feelings of weakness, fatigue, fear, or worry.
Almost half of patients experiencing a COPD exacerbation report a significant decline in physical activity.
Hallmark clinical features of exacerbation include inflamed, narrowed airways, leading to tachypnea and accessory muscle use.Pursed-lip breating may be more pronounced,as patients try to prevent airway
Identifying Exacerbations COPD Exacerbations tend to be characterized by patients reports of increased symptom severity rather than by the onset of new symptoms. Symptoms that commonly worsen during exacerbation include.-dyspnea and cough, with or without sputum production.-chest congestion.-chest discomfort.-sleep disturbance.-feelings of weakness, fatigue, fear, or worry.Almost half of patients experiencing a COPD exacerbation report a significant decline in physical activity.Hallmark clinical features of exacerbation include inflamed, narrowed airways, leading to tachypnea and accessory muscle use.Pursed-lip breating may be more pronounced,as patients try to prevent airway
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