By rray, 22 February, 2024 Improve fatigue w self mgmt education pulm rehab nutritional support and mind body interventions B
By rray, 22 February, 2024 Consider nutritional supplementation in malnourished pts B may improve resp muscle strength and overall health status C
By rray, 22 February, 2024 Discuss views on end of life care w pts and families including resuscitation advance directives and place of death preferences D
By rray, 22 February, 2024 Treatments w no or uncertain benefits oral steroids C antitussives C vasodilators B drugs for primary pulm HTN B mepolizumab benralizumab dupilumab nedocromil leukotriene modifiers infliximab immunostimulants beta blockers if no CV indication for use simv
By rray, 22 February, 2024 Follow COVID 19 mitigation strategies and test for SARS CoV 2 if warranted e g new or worsening resp sx fever loss of taste and or smell If SARS CoV 2 pos continue usual COPD meds
By rray, 22 February, 2024 Consider shielding measures e g masking social distancing handwashing to prevent exac in winter months