Real‐world study of acute exacerbations of COPD reveals real gaps in care

Abstract

http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/resp.13259/abstract

Contemporary Concise Review 2018: Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

“…Other issues identified were underuse of blood gas analysis and underuse of non‐invasive ventilation (NIV) in those with respiratory acidosis . An editorial called for greater use of evidence‐based pharmacological and non‐pharmacological therapies that reduce COPD exacerbations …”