How to treat acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Acute exacerbations of COPD are the most important factor in exacerbating the disease, so active treatment is necessary. First, it must be clear whether the cause of exacerbations is caused by infection or after receiving allergens. Second, if it is mainly manifested by dyspnea, then it is necessary to use bronchodilation to improve symptoms. As the main treatment, inhalation treatment or nebulization treatment should be used. Third, COPD often has symptoms of hypoxia, so oxygen therapy should be advocated, always with low flow oxygen. Fourth, antibiotics should be used. Fifth, antiasthmatic drugs such as theophylline or doxofylline should be used. When COPD is acute, the cause should be determined first. If breathing difficulties are the main manifestation, inhalation therapy or nebulization treatment should be carried out. If there are symptoms of hypoxia, oxygen therapy can be carried out.