Exacerbation Management
The second area of treatment is exacerbation management,
which helps to control this sudden flare-up of symptoms, often lasting
for one to three months. Intravenous injection (IV) and/or oral
steroids are usually prescribed to minimize the effects of an exacerbation
and to try to prevent any long-term damage that may be caused by
an exacerbation. Exacerbations may be treated at the hospital or
in one’s home, where a visiting nurse may administer the IV.
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