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European Respiratory Review, 2018 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death worldwide. While COPD is a mainly chronic disease, a substantial number of patients suffer from exacerbations. Severe exacerbations are related to a significantly worse survival outcome.
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Journal of Education and Teaching in Emergency Medicine, 2023 This case is targeted to emergency medicine residents of all levels.Shortness of breath (SOB) is one of the top ten most common chief complaints seen in the Emergency Department, accounting for close to 10% of presenting complaints.1 An acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) is a frequent culprit, accounting for roughly 15.
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