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    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.
    Categories
    Overview
    Jun 15, 2023 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Diagnosis and Management   CME   Alg   DDx   PtEd
    Nov 15, 2013 Choosing the Right Inhaled Medication Device for COPD [Editorials]
    Jan 15, 2012 ACP Updates Guideline on Diagnosis and Management of Stable COPD [Practice Guidelines]
    Feb 01, 2007 The Changing Face of COPD [Editorials]
    Screening and Prevention
    Nov 15, 2024 Screening for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease [Putting Prevention Into Practice]   CME
    Nov 15, 2023 Screening for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease [U.S. Preventive Services Task Force]   FREE
    Jan 15, 2010 Outdoor Air Pollutants and Patient Health   PtEd
    Diagnosis
    Mar 15, 2023 Distinguishing Asthma and COPD in Primary Care: A Case-based Approach   CME   PtEd
    May 01, 2020 Chronic Dyspnea: Diagnosis and Evaluation   Alg   DDx
    Mar 15, 2020 Office Spirometry: Indications and Interpretation   Alg
    Treatment

    Acute

    Oct 15, 2023 Addition of Magnesium Sulfate for Acute COPD Exacerbations [Cochrane for Clinicians]   CME
    Nov 15, 2022 Magnesium Sulfate Infusion to Prevent Hospitalization for Acute COPD Exacerbations [Medicine by the Numbers]
    Jul 15, 2021 Pharmacologic Management of COPD Exacerbations: A Clinical Practice Guideline from the AAFP [Practice Guidelines]
    Jul 15, 2021 Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations: Guidelines from the American Academy of Family Physicians [Practice Guidelines]
    Jun 01, 2020 Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation for Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease [Medicine by the Numbers]
    May 01, 2020 Therapies for COPD Exacerbations in Adults [Implementing AHRQ Effective Health Care Reviews]
    Feb 01, 2020 Antibiotics for Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease [Medicine by the Numbers]
    Mar 01, 2019 Different Durations of Corticosteroid Therapy for COPD Exacerbations [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Mar 01, 2018 Written Action Plans for Self-Management of COPD Exacerbations [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Mar 01, 2010 Management of COPD Exacerbations   PtEd
    Aug 01, 2005 Systemic Corticosteroids for Acute Exacerbations of COPD [Cochrane for Clinicians]

    Chronic

    Dec 15, 2023 Stable COPD and the Role of Inhaled Corticosteroids [Cochrane for Clinicians]   CME
    Aug 15, 2023 Inspiratory Muscle Training for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease [Cochrane for Clinicians]   CME
    Feb 15, 2022 Virtual vs. In-Person Pulmonary Rehabilitation for Chronic Lung Disease [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Jul 15, 2021 Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Guidelines from the American Thoracic Society [Practice Guidelines]
    Jul 15, 2021 Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Guidelines from the VA/DoD [Practice Guidelines]
    Jul 01, 2020 Role of Mucolytics in the Treatment of Chronic Bronchitis or COPD [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Jan 15, 2020 Revefenacin (Yupelri) for the Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease [STEPS]
    Jun 01, 2019 Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Patients with COPD [Medicine by the Numbers]
    May 15, 2019 Glycopyrrolate (Lonhala Magnair) for Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease [STEPS]
    Apr 15, 2018 Antibiotic Prophylaxis for COPD Exacerbations [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries]
    Apr 01, 2018 Pneumococcal Vaccines in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease [Medicine by the Numbers]
    Sep 15, 2017 Glycopyrrolate (Seebri Neohaler) for Maintenance Therapy in Patients with COPD [STEPS]
    Jan 15, 2017 Umeclidinium (Incruse Ellipta) for COPD [STEPS]
    Sep 01, 2015 ACCP/CTS Provide Guidance on Preventing Acute COPD Exacerbations [Practice Guidelines]
    Jun 01, 2015 Aclidinium for Stable COPD [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Aug 15, 2014 Indacaterol (Arcapta) for COPD [STEPS]
    Jun 01, 2014 Prophylactic Antibiotics for the Prevention of COPD Exacerbation [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Feb 15, 2014 Roflumilast (Daliresp) for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease [STEPS]
    Nov 15, 2013 Treatment of Stable Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: the GOLD Guidelines
    Sep 15, 2010 Pulmonary Rehabilitation in the Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease   PtEd
    Mar 01, 2008 Fluticasone or Salmeterol Alone vs. Combination Therapy for COPD [AFP Journal Club]
    Jan 15, 2008 ACCP and AACVPR Release Evidence-Based Guidelines on Pulmonary Rehabilitation [Practice Guidelines]
    Sep 01, 2004 Home Oxygen Therapy for Treatment of Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Jun 15, 2004 Tiotropium (Spiriva) for COPD [STEPS]
    Point-of-Care Guides
    Jun 15, 2007 Predicting Postoperative Pulmonary Complications [Point-of-Care Guides]   POC
    Patient Education, Self-Care
    Jun 15, 2023 COPD: What You Should Know [Information from Your Family Doctor]   FREE
    Mar 15, 2023 Spirometry: A Simple Test for Breathing Problems [Information from Your Family Doctor]   FREE
    Sep 15, 2010 Pulmonary Rehabilitation in COPD [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
    Mar 01, 2010 Sudden Worsening of COPD [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
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