COPD exacerbation: 5 things EMS providers need to know

By Bob Sullivan Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease affects approximately 32 million Americans, and it is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. COPD includes a group of degenerative conditions that impair airflow through the lungs. Cigarette smoking is the most common cause of COPD, and chronic bronchitis and emphysema are the two main types [1]. COPD exacerbations are frequently ...

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