title: ABC of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Acute exacerbations.
authors.affiliation: Respiratory Unit, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen.
authors.forename: Graeme P
authors.initials: GP
authors.lastname: Currie
authors.forename: Jadwiga A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Wedzicha
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000280:Administration, Inhalation; D000284:Administration, Oral; D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000008:administration & dosage; D000553:Ambulatory Care; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001993:Bronchodilator Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D010102:Oxygen Inhalation Therapy / Q000379:methods; D029424:Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000209:etiology; D019141:Respiratory System Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D001993:Bronchodilator Agents; D019141:Respiratory System Agents