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What characterizes a mild COPD exacerbation?

Requires oral corticosteroids

Requires hospitalization

Involves the use of antibiotics

Treated with SABDs only (correct)

Which treatment options are associated with moderate COPD exacerbations?

SABDs and emergency room visits

SABDs plus antibiotics and/or oral corticosteroids (correct)

Hospitalization only

SABDs only

What is a potential consequence of a severe COPD exacerbation?

Increased blood eosinophil count

Hospitalization or emergency room visits (correct)

Treatment with SABDs only

Required outpatient treatment

How can blood eosinophil counts be useful in COPD management?

<p>They predict exacerbation rates in specific treatments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding COPD exacerbations?

<p>Severe exacerbations can be associated with acute respiratory failure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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COPD Exacerbations

COPD exacerbations are acute worsenings of respiratory symptoms needing additional treatment.
Severity is classified as:
- Mild: Treated only with short-acting bronchodilators (SABDs).
- Moderate: Treated with SABDs plus antibiotics and/or oral corticosteroids.
- Severe: Requires hospitalization or an emergency room visit. Severe exacerbations may involve acute respiratory failure.
Blood eosinophil counts can predict exacerbation rates in patients using LABA (long-acting beta-agonists) without ICS (inhaled corticosteroids).

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This quiz covers the acute worsening of respiratory symptoms in COPD, focusing on the classification of exacerbation severity. Learn about treatment options for mild, moderate, and severe exacerbations, as well as the role of blood eosinophil counts in predicting exacerbation rates among patients. Test your knowledge on important COPD management strategies.