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Revista Cubana de Medicina General Integral

Print version ISSN 0864-2125On-line version ISSN 1561-3038

Abstract

GUINART ZAYAS, Nancy. Present treatment of acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Rev Cubana Med Gen Integr [online]. 2006, vol.22, n.2. ISSN 0864-2125.

In our country, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a highly prevalent entity as a result of the increase of smoking and of life expectancy. In our geographical area, it is the fourth cause of death and its incidence is growing. Its acute exacerbation may be caused by very different reasons, and it should be frequently consulted, both at the primary care and hospital level. In this paper, the current treatment of acute exacerbation is reviewed. A proper oxygen concentration, bronchodilators, corticoids, and antibiotics should be considered as compulsory for this condition.

Keywords : Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; prevalence; incidence; acute exacerbation; present treatment.

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