Time to think winter…and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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Time to think winter…and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

24 May 2023

Linda Bryant

Wednesday 24 May 2023, 12:20 AM

People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease often find their symptoms worsen with cold weather [Image: Pavel Lozovikov on Unsplash]

The weather is getting cooler, so pharmacist prescriber Linda Bryant says it’s time to start planning for the onslaught of winter ailments, particularly chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Key points, Treatment decisions for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are based on clinical symptoms and rate of exacerbations. First-line preventer treatme, Pract Green w Pale Yellow

Respiratory Health

References

1. Hancox RJ, Jones S, Baggott C, et al. New Zealand COPD guidelines: Quick reference guide. N Z Med J 2021;134(1530):76–110.

2. Yang IA, George J, McDonald CF, et al. The COPD-X Plan: Australian and New Zealand Guidelines for the management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2022. Version 2.68, October 2022.

3. Cole JM, Sheehan AH, Jordan JK. Concomitant use of ipratropium and tiotropium in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Ann Pharmacother 2012;46(12):1717–21.

4. Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease. Global Strategy for the Diagnosis, Management and Prevention of Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease: 2023 Report.

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