COPD: Management of Acute Exacerbations

Question 1

What is the most common bacterial organism that cause IECOPD?

Answer 1

Haemophilus influenzae

Question 2

What are the other two most common oganisms that cause IECOPD?

Answer 2

Streptococcus pneumoniae

Moraxella catarrhalis

Question 3

What % of exacerbations are due to respiratory viruses and what is the most common cause?

Answer 3

30%

Rhinovirus is the most common cause.

Question 4

What is the treatment of IECOPD?

Answer 4

1. Increase the frequency of bronchodilator use and consider giving via a nebuliser
2. Give Prednisolone 30mg 7-14 days.
3. ONLY Give oral antibiotics if sputum is purulent or there are signs of pneumonia