…1983). The grades of severity according to FEV1 and the likely symptoms and complications are shown in Box 4. However, it should be noted that some patients with an FEV1…
…interventions. Similarly, analysis of 4,484 COPD subjects in the ‘Genetic Epidemiology of COPD cohort’ demonstrated the potential of under-diagnosis and under-treatment of COPD in females compared to males (DeMeo 2018)….
…persisting symptoms. General palliative care practices such as symptom management and aligning treatment with patients’ goals should be routine aspects of care. For patients with complex symptoms, referral to specialist…
…in patients with COPD found that four techniques were associated with higher rates of cessation. The behaviour change techniques found to be effective (usually in comparison to usual care) were;…
P1.3 Prevent smoking relapse Family, friends and workmates should be advised of the intention to quit and asked to provide understanding and support. The relapse rate is increased if there…
…rebates for organising or participating in case conferences. Further information about item numbers is available at http://www.health.gov.au/mbsprimarycareitems The multidisciplinary care plan may include a component of self-management with appropriate support….
…sputum production. Patients often attribute breathlessness to ageing or lack of fitness. A persistent cough, typically worse in the mornings with mucoid sputum, is common in smokers. Other symptoms such…
…leading risk factor contributing to disease burden and death (8.6% of total disease burden). In 2018 tobacco use was estimated to be the cause of death for almost 20,500 Australians….
…should be safer than smoking, even in patients with unstable disease. Combination NRT: Combining two forms of NRT (patch plus oral form, such as gum or lozenge) has been shown…