Topic
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
This collection features the best content from AFP, as identified by the AFP editors, on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and related issues, including acute and chronic COPD, spirometry, pulmonary rehabilitation, oxygen therapy, corticosteriods, and pulmonary complications. New research may affect the interpretation and application of this material. Clinical judgment is advised. Note that AFP content published within the past two years is accessible to AAFP members and paid subscribers only.
Overview
Screening and Prevention
Diagnosis
Treatment
Acute
| Oct 15, 2023 |
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Addition of Magnesium Sulfate for Acute COPD Exacerbations
[Cochrane for Clinicians]
CME
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| Nov 15, 2022 |
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Magnesium Sulfate Infusion to Prevent Hospitalization for Acute COPD Exacerbations
[Medicine by the Numbers]
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| Jul 15, 2021 |
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Pharmacologic Management of COPD Exacerbations: A Clinical Practice Guideline from the AAFP
[Practice Guidelines]
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| Jul 15, 2021 |
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Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations: Guidelines from the American Academy of Family Physicians
[Practice Guidelines]
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| Jun 01, 2020 |
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Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation for Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
[Medicine by the Numbers]
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| May 01, 2020 |
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Therapies for COPD Exacerbations in Adults
[Implementing AHRQ Effective Health Care Reviews]
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| Feb 01, 2020 |
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Antibiotics for Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
[Medicine by the Numbers]
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| Mar 01, 2019 |
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Different Durations of Corticosteroid Therapy for COPD Exacerbations
[Cochrane for Clinicians]
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| Mar 01, 2018 |
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Written Action Plans for Self-Management of COPD Exacerbations
[Cochrane for Clinicians]
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| Mar 01, 2010 |
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Management of COPD Exacerbations
PtEd
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| Aug 01, 2005 |
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Systemic Corticosteroids for Acute Exacerbations of COPD
[Cochrane for Clinicians]
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Chronic
| Dec 15, 2023 |
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Stable COPD and the Role of Inhaled Corticosteroids
[Cochrane for Clinicians]
CME
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| Aug 15, 2023 |
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Inspiratory Muscle Training for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
[Cochrane for Clinicians]
CME
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| Feb 15, 2022 |
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Virtual vs. In-Person Pulmonary Rehabilitation for Chronic Lung Disease
[Cochrane for Clinicians]
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| Jul 15, 2021 |
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Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Guidelines from the American Thoracic Society
[Practice Guidelines]
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| Jul 15, 2021 |
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Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Guidelines from the VA/DoD
[Practice Guidelines]
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| Jul 01, 2020 |
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Role of Mucolytics in the Treatment of Chronic Bronchitis or COPD
[Cochrane for Clinicians]
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| Jan 15, 2020 |
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Revefenacin (Yupelri) for the Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
[STEPS]
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| Jun 01, 2019 |
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Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Patients with COPD
[Medicine by the Numbers]
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| May 15, 2019 |
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Glycopyrrolate (Lonhala Magnair) for Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
[STEPS]
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| Apr 15, 2018 |
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Antibiotic Prophylaxis for COPD Exacerbations
[FPIN's Clinical Inquiries]
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| Apr 01, 2018 |
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Pneumococcal Vaccines in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
[Medicine by the Numbers]
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| Sep 15, 2017 |
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Glycopyrrolate (Seebri Neohaler) for Maintenance Therapy in Patients with COPD
[STEPS]
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| Jan 15, 2017 |
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Umeclidinium (Incruse Ellipta) for COPD
[STEPS]
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| Sep 01, 2015 |
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ACCP/CTS Provide Guidance on Preventing Acute COPD Exacerbations
[Practice Guidelines]
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| Jun 01, 2015 |
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Aclidinium for Stable COPD
[Cochrane for Clinicians]
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| Aug 15, 2014 |
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Indacaterol (Arcapta) for COPD
[STEPS]
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| Jun 01, 2014 |
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Prophylactic Antibiotics for the Prevention of COPD Exacerbation
[Cochrane for Clinicians]
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| Feb 15, 2014 |
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Roflumilast (Daliresp) for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
[STEPS]
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| Nov 15, 2013 |
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Treatment of Stable Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: the GOLD Guidelines
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| Sep 15, 2010 |
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Pulmonary Rehabilitation in the Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
PtEd
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| Mar 01, 2008 |
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Fluticasone or Salmeterol Alone vs. Combination Therapy for COPD
[AFP Journal Club]
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| Jan 15, 2008 |
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ACCP and AACVPR Release Evidence-Based Guidelines on Pulmonary Rehabilitation
[Practice Guidelines]
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| Sep 01, 2004 |
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Home Oxygen Therapy for Treatment of Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
[Cochrane for Clinicians]
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| Jun 15, 2004 |
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Tiotropium (Spiriva) for COPD
[STEPS]
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