Emergency department management of acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the elderly: the multicenter airway research collaboration

Article Abstract:

The adherence of emergency department management of acute exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) to current treatment guidelines is determined. Better adherence to guideline recommendations may lead to improved clinical outcomes and better resource usage in the case of elderly patients with COPD.

Canada

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Use of antibiotics in elderly patients with exacerbated COPD: the old-chronic obstructive pulmonary disease study

Article Abstract:

A study is conducted to verify the impact of not giving antibiotics to elderly patients, who frequently hospitalized for exacerbated chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD).

Usage, Diagnosis, Antibiotics

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Prospective multicenter study of acute asthma in younger versus older adults presenting to the emergency department

Article Abstract:

A study describing acute asthma in younger patients versus older patients, presented to the emergency department, is presented.

Demographic aspects, Asthma, Patients

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