Avoiding Readmissions Due to AECOPD: Part One

This is the first of a two-part article intended for respiratory therapists on avoiding preventable COPD readmissions. This piece provides a definition of the COPD exacerbation, outlines the diagnosis and classification of severity of COPD using GOLD guidelines and presents both benefits and concerns related to a variety of therapeutic options.

Part Two of this article series can be found here: https://rtmagazine.com/disorders-diseases/chronic-pulmonary-disorders/copd/avoiding-readmissions-due-to-aecopd-part-two/