التفاصيل البيبلوغرافية
| العنوان: |
An overview of prescribing practice and non-pharmacological treatments in COPD. |
| المؤلفون: |
Ray, Emma, Astles, Carla |
| المصدر: |
Journal of Prescribing Practice; Jun2023, Vol. 5 Issue 6, p250-260, 11p |
| مصطلحات موضوعية: |
GREENHOUSE effect prevention, MEDICAL rehabilitation, INFLUENZA vaccines, ADRENOCORTICAL hormones, SOCIAL determinants of health, LUNG diseases, SELF-management (Psychology), PATIENT-centered care, BRONCHODILATOR agents, OBSTRUCTIVE lung diseases, DRUG prescribing, PHYSICIAN practice patterns |
| مستخلص: |
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common heterogenous disease with significant personal implications, responsible for substantial healthcare costs. The goal of treatment and management in COPD is manageme symptoms, and reduce risk and frequency of exacerbations and hospitilisation using a patient-centred approach. This article summarises the main current pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical management strategies in COPD, drawing on contemporaneous clinical guidelines and evidence, and highlights how emerging COPD endotypes and phenotypes are enhancing our understanding. An overview of inhaled medications, the mainstay of COPD treatment is discussed, as well as the significance of device selection related to personal and physical considerations. Acute and long-term treatment and the criteria for specialist referral and medical management in complex patients is also presented. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| قاعدة البيانات: |
Complementary Index |
