Accepted at: Oct, 01, 2026
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What are the most common triggers for a COPD exacerbation?
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What are the most common <u>triggers</u> for a <b>COPD exacerbation</b>?<br><br>{{c1::Viral/bacterial infections and environmental pollutants (smoking, pollution)}}
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- Other triggers include heart failure, PE, allergens and missed medications (not taking puffers), sudden temperature changes
- Exacerbations in COPD become more frequent as the severity of the patient's stable COPD worsens
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<ul><li>Other triggers include heart failure, PE, allergens and missed medications (not taking puffers), sudden temperature changes</li><li>Exacerbations in COPD become more frequent as the severity of the patient's stable COPD worsens</li></ul><br>
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Wedzicha JA, Seemungal TA. COPD exacerbations: defining their cause and prevention. Lancet. 2007;370(9589):786-796. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(07)61382-8
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations [amended 2025 Mar]. In: Therapeutic Guidelines. Melbourne: Therapeutic Guidelines Limited; accessed 2026 Aug. www.tg.org.au
National Guideline: LFA (Lung Foundation Australia). LFA COPD-X Guide. Accessed Aug 9, 2026
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<div>Wedzicha JA, Seemungal TA. COPD exacerbations: defining their cause and prevention. <i>Lancet</i>. 2007;370(9589):786-796. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(07)61382-8</div><br><div>Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations [amended 2025 Mar]. In: Therapeutic Guidelines. Melbourne: Therapeutic Guidelines Limited; accessed 2026 Aug. <a href="https://www.tg.org.au/">www.tg.org.au</a></div>
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<div>National Guideline: LFA (Lung Foundation Australia). LFA COPD-X Guide. Accessed Aug 9, 2026</div>
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