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(Created page with "'''Acute exacerbations of COPD''' are acute worsenings of symptoms in a patient with COPD. It may be caused by viral respiratory infections, bacterial infections, pollution, or stress. Exacerbations may vary in intensity from mild to very severe and life-threatening. Rapid assessment of the severity is important. == Clinical features == The cardinal symptoms of acute exacerbations are worsening dyspnoea, worsening cough, increa...")
 
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