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Quality Statement 10 - Management of Acute Exacerbations of COPD

People with COPD have access to their primary care provider or a health care professional in their care team within 24 hours of the onset of an acute exacerbation.

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Change Idea:
Provide patients and providers with resources on the management of acute exacerbations.

Lung Health Foundation's website for patients with COPD, with in-depth descriptions on many topics. Topics include: Symptoms, Causes, Attacks, Treatment, FAQs and Resources.

The CTS COPD Action Plan is a written contract between patients and their health care team. It will tell you how to manage your COPD flare-ups and will help patients to quickly recognize and act to treat flare-ups.