Management of COPD Exacerbations and Outpatient Therapy

In this chapter, the speakers explore the case of a patient with COPD exacerbation in the emergency department, emphasizing the need for reassessment and potentially escalated therapy upon discharge. They discuss strategies to prevent future exacerbations, including optimizing outpatient therapy, addressing comorbidities, and considering add-on therapies for chronic bronchitis patients with frequent exacerbations.