Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a common preventable and treatable disease in older persons, but it needs vigilant diagnosis and care. In part 1 of this webinar series, we walked through the risk factors associated with COPD and reviewed the treatment options available. During part 2 of this webinar series, we’ll discuss Management of COPD Exacerbations in Older Persons and how to detect and treat these exacerbations.
Learning Objectives:
- Define COPD exacerbation
- Recognizing the signs and symptoms of a COPD exacerbation and how to detect an exacerbation early on
- Identify appropriate treatment options for acute exacerbations