Acute COPD- Treatment Based on Severity

Question 1

Treatment for mild COPD exacerbation

Answer 1

SABDs only

Question 2

Treatment for moderate COPD exacerbation

Answer 2

SABDs + ABX +/- PO CS

Question 3

Treatment for severe COPD exacerbation

Answer 3

Requires hospitalization or ED visit +/- severe acute respiratory failure

Question 4

Where can mild and moderate COPD exacerbations be treated?

Answer 4

Outpatient

Question 5

Where does a severe exacerbation have to be treated?

Answer 5

Inpatient (ED, ICU)