By vgreene, 4 March, 2019 Create written COPD exac action plan w/ ed component; maintain regular contact w/ clinicians
By vgreene, 4 March, 2019 Avoid aggravating factors. If environment risks: Reduce occupational dust/fume/gas and indoor/outdoor pollutant exposure [B]
By vgreene, 4 March, 2019 Vaccinate COVID 19 according to nat l recs B Flu annually A Tdap if not prev received B Zoster if 50 yo B If 65 yo both pneumococcal vax PCV13 PPSV23 B If
By vgreene, 4 March, 2019 If smoker, cessation tx [A] using ≥1 first-line tx:1 Nicotine gum/lozenge/inhaler/spray/patch or meds (bupropion SR, nortriptyline, varenicline); use drugs along w/ intervention program; counsel7 @ every visit. Efficacy of e-cig as cessation aid uncertain
By vgreene, 4 March, 2019 Combine long acting inhaled BDs 1 consider O2 tx ventilation surgery procedures for COPD Group D2 pts