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COPD%&%COVID)19%Care
! Inhalers ! Bronchodilator%therapy%should%be%switched%from%nebulizer%to%an% inhaler%– either%metered)dose%inhaler%or%dry%powder%inhaler ! Should%use%a%spacer ! Nebulizers ! Healthcare%workers%in%the%room%should%wear%personal%protective% equipment%(PPE)%appropriate%for%airborne%precautions ! Viral%particles%can%stay%airborne%for%1%– 3%hours
Management%of%patients%with%COPD%during%the%COVID)19%pandemic Amy Attaway, Umur Hatipoğlu Cleveland%Clinic%Journal%of%Medicine Jul%2020, DOI: 10.3949/ccjm.87a.ccc007
COPD%&%COVID)19%Care
Significant% numbers%of% patients%will% treat%their% illness%at% home
Should%self)isolate%in%a%room Ideally,%they%should%have%their%own%bathroom If%nebulizer%is%needed,%it%should%be%used%in%a%room%with% the%doors%closed Should%remain%closed%for%several%hours%afterwards Frequent%cleaning%&%disinfecting%of%surfaces%in%room Medication%regimen%should%not%be%changed%without% discussion%with%doctor