Managing severe COPD : much can be done

Karen Detering; Tracy Smith; Christine F. McDonald

Managing severe COPD : much can be done

Karen Detering
, Tracy Smith
, Christine F. McDonald

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Abstract

Severe COPD may be challenging to manage as patients often experience debilitating symptoms that fail to respond completely to disease-specific treatment. Clear communication about the goals of care combined with management of symptoms and comorbidities should enable patients to enjoy a better quality of life.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	39-44
Number of pages	6
Journal	Medicine Today
Volume	14
Issue number	5
Publication status	Published - 2013

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Managing severe COPD : much can be done

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