By vgreene, 7 April, 2023 If smoker cessation tx A using 1 first line tx nicotine gum lozenge inhaler spray patch or meds bupropion nortriptyline use drugs along w intervention program counsel7 at every visit Efficacy of e cig as cessation aid controversial
By vgreene, 7 April, 2023 Long acting inhaled BD combo 1 consider O2 tx ventilation surgery procedures for COPD Group E2 pts
By vgreene, 7 April, 2023 Pulmonary rehab5 recommended A Encourage physical activity No demonstrated benefit for integrative care or telehealth B
By vgreene, 7 April, 2023 Ventilation Consider NPPV in select pts eg if persistent daytime hypercapnia 4
By vgreene, 7 April, 2023 Eval response De escalate tx when appropriate Check inhaler technique every visit
By vgreene, 7 April, 2023 Start LABA LAMA 1 o LABA options arformoterol formoterol olodaterol salmeterol o LAMA options aclidinium glycopyrrolate revefenacin tiotropium DPI MDI umeclidinium o LAMA LABA combo options aclidinium formoterol glycopyrrolate formoterol tiotropium olodat
By vgreene, 7 April, 2023 GOLD. Global Strategy for the Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. 2023 Report.