Exacerbation of COPD

Symposium
Chairs: M. Levy (Middlesex, United Kingdom), C. Hernandez (Barcelona, Spain)
Aims: The aims of this symposium will be to:
• consider definitions of COPD exacerbations and explore how exacerbations are managed in different primary care settings;
• facilitate discussion around optimal primary care exacerbation management. Target audience: Allied health professionals and respiratory physicians.

Self-management plans in exacerbations of COPD R. Cowie (Calgary, Canada)
How patients cope with exacerbations in primary care: the COPD health study J. O'Reilly (Liverpool, United Kingdom)
The dos and don'ts of breathing control in COPD exacerbation W. Paterson (Brielle, Netherlands)