DIAGNOSIS

Presensence
FEV1/FVC < 0,7
PERFORMING
SPIROMETRY
 SIDE EFFECT :
- RESTING SINUS TACHYCARDI 
CARDIAC RHYTM DISTURBANCES
- EXAGERRATED SOMATIC TREMOR
- HYPOKALEMIA
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 The most common causes appear to be
respiratory tract infection (viral or bacterial)
Spirometric test are
not recommended
during exacerbation
 Target saturation 88-92%

Short acting beta2

agonist with or without
anticholinergics

A dose of 40 mg
prednisone/day for 5 days
is recommended

The choice of antibiotic

should be base on the local
bacterial resistance pattern

Depending on the clinical

condition of patient
DISCHARGE
CRITERIA