Definitions of hypoxaemia, hypoxia, type 1 respiratory failure and hyperoxaemia Definition of hypercapnia and type 2 respiratory failure Definition of acidosis (respiratory acidosis and metabolic ...

Patients were followed for 3 years with post-bronchodilator FEV 1 and exacerbation history recorded 3 monthly and health status 6 monthly. Conclusion: In moderate to severe COPD bronchodilator ...