Asthma and COPD: Acute Exacerbations

Learn to identify and manage acute exacerbations of asthma and COPD in this 27-minute medical lecture. Explore triggers, symptoms, and physical findings associated with exacerbations, and understand the use of peak flow meters for assessment. Discover indications for hospitalization, compare treatment options including inhalers and nebulizers, and examine antibiotic selection strategies for COPD exacerbations. Delve into the use of BiPAP, oxygen therapy considerations, and the relationship between COPD exacerbations and pulmonary embolisms. Gain valuable insights to enhance your clinical decision-making and patient care in respiratory medicine.

Intro
Learning Objectives
What is An Exacerbation?
Triggers of Exacerbations
Symptoms
Physical Findings of an Acute Exacerbation
Peak Flow
Indications for Hospitalization
Inhalers vs. Nebulizers: Which Is Better?
Comparison of Exacerbation Treatment
Antibiotic Selection in COPD Exacerbations (should be tailored to the local population and antibiotic resistance patters)
Use of BiPAP in COPD Exacerbations
Oxygen Therapy in COPD
COPD Exacerbations and PES