By vgreene, 6 November, 2014 If environment risks: Reduce occupation dust/fume/gas and indoor/outdoor pollutant exposure [B]
By vgreene, 6 November, 2014 If smoker, cessation tx [A]using ≥1 first-line tx:1 Nicotine gum/inhaler/spray/patch or meds (bupropion SR, nortriptyline, varenicline); use drugs along w/ intervention program; counsel3 at every visit
By vgreene, 6 November, 2014 Alternatives: Long-acting anticholinergic or LABA or combo SABA + short-acting anticholinergic
By vgreene, 6 November, 2014 1st-line tx: Short-acting BD prn: Anticholinergic (ipratropium) or SABA (albuterol, levalbuterol)
By vgreene, 6 November, 2014 FEV1 ≥50% predicted 0-1 exacerbation/yr (none requiring hospitalization)