TY - JOUR
T1 - An overview of acute exacerbations of COPD
T2 - assessing and preventing acute exacerbations of COPD.
AU - Kelly, Carol
PY - 2009/4/7
Y1 - 2009/4/7
N2 - COPD is a chronic respiratory disorder that is a major cause of morbidity for patients and carers, and is predicted to be the third leading cause of death worldwide by 2020 (Murray and Lopez, 1997). It is characterised by chronic airflow limitation, airway inflammation, structural changes to the airways and parenchyma and some systemic effects (Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD), 2008). It is primarily caused by smoking, although other causes such as occupational factors have been identified (NICE, 2004). This article aims to provide an overview of some important aspects of acute exacerbations of COPD that need to be considered by all healthcare professionals.
AB - COPD is a chronic respiratory disorder that is a major cause of morbidity for patients and carers, and is predicted to be the third leading cause of death worldwide by 2020 (Murray and Lopez, 1997). It is characterised by chronic airflow limitation, airway inflammation, structural changes to the airways and parenchyma and some systemic effects (Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD), 2008). It is primarily caused by smoking, although other causes such as occupational factors have been identified (NICE, 2004). This article aims to provide an overview of some important aspects of acute exacerbations of COPD that need to be considered by all healthcare professionals.
KW - Acute Disease
KW - Patient-Centred Care
KW - Primary Prevention
KW - Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
KW - Quality of Life
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M3 - Review article
C2 - 19405290
AN - SCOPUS:67650280756
SN - 0954-7762
VL - 105
SP - 25-26, 28
JO - Nursing times
JF - Nursing times
IS - 13
ER -