Exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2176-7262.v43i3p223-230Keywords:
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Infection. Risk Factors. Non-Invasive Ventilation.Abstract
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is highly prevalent and remains a major public health problem worldwide. Exacerbations are characteristic events in the natural course of this disease associated with significant morbidity and mortality. This article reviews diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of acute exacerbations of COPD.
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Figueiredo AB, Silva Filho SRB, Lôbo RR, Moriguti JC. Exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Medicina (Ribeirão Preto) [Internet]. 2010 Sep. 30 [cited 2025 May 2];43(3):223-30. Available from: https://revistas.usp.br/rmrp/article/view/179