Table 1 Interventions known to reduce exacerbation frequency or frequency of hospitalisation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Pharmacological | Non-pharmacological |
|---|---|
Long-acting β2 agonists | Pulmonary rehabilitation |
Long-acting anticholinergics | Lung volume reduction surgery |
Inhaled corticosteroids | Long-term oxygen therapy |
Mucolytics | Domiciliary non-invasive ventilation |
Erythromycin (macrolide) | Influenza vaccination |