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Prevention of Acute Exacerbation of COPD: American College of Chest Physicians and Canadian Thoracic Society Guideline

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These are the American College of Chest Physicians and Canadian Thoracic Society Guidelines for the prevention of acute exacerbation of COPD, including guidance regarding nonpharmacologic treatments, vaccinations, maintenance inhaled therapy and oral therapy for patients older than 40 with a history of smoking.

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Criner GJ, Bourbeau J, Diekemper RL, et al. Prevention of Acute Exacerbation of COPD: American College of Chest Physicians and Canadian Thoracic Society Guideline. Chest. 2015;147(4):883-893. doi:10.1378/chest.14-1677. Accessed May 27, 2020.

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