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  • Title: Acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
    Author: Palm KH, Decker WW.
    Journal: Emerg Med Clin North Am; 2003 May; 21(2):331-52, viii. PubMed ID: 12793617.
    Abstract:
    This article discusses the definition, pathophysiology, cause, clinical presentation, laboratory work-up, and treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbation. The focus is on the presentation of acute exacerbations of COPD in the emergency department and the available evidence for testing and treatment.
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