RESPIRATORY
CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE
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Dyspnea + increased sputum volume + increased purulent sputum
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Dyspnea + increased sputum production
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Increased sputum volume + increased purulent sputum
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Dyspnea + increased purulent sputum
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Detailed explanation-1: -Background. For antibiotic treatment of Acute exacerbations of COPD (AECOPD) the National guidelines in Denmark recommend either first choice amoxicillin 750 mg TID (AMX) or amoxicillin with clavulanic acid 500 mg/125 mg TID (AMC).
Detailed explanation-2: -Magnacet: Don’t take the prescription pain medication Magnacet (oxycodone and acetaminophen) if you have COPD, such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Because Magnacet lowers your breathing rate, it can severely interfere with your ability to breathe if you have COPD.
Detailed explanation-3: -Avoid second-hand smoke and air pollution. Try to stay inside with your windows closed when air pollution is bad. Learn breathing techniques for COPD, such as pursed-lip breathing. These techniques may help you breathe easier during an exacerbation.