What Are the Treatments for Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Lung Disease?
Acute exacerbation of chronic lung disease tends to occur in the context of a particular form of chronic lung disease called chronic obstructive lung disease, abbreviated as COPD. COPD is a lung disease that incorporates aspects of chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Chronic bronchitis involves the constriction of airways and excess mucus production. Emphysema is the destruction of lung tissue. The most common cause is smoking. The disease is an ongoing problem that can have periods when the symptoms worsen greatly, requiring interventions beyond the standard care for a person’s daily symptoms.
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