The management of acute exacerbations of COPD
Symposium Chairs: Matthew Maddocks (London, United Kingdom), Linda Nici (Providence, United States of America)
Aims: This session will provide an update on the useful non-pharmacological and pharmacological strategies for preventing acute exacerbations of COPD (AECOPD); describe the complex consequences of AEs; detail how current interventions can be adapted to meet the needs of patients following an AECOPD; and discuss the application of distance interventions and the role of modern technology in post-AE care.