Evidence-based medicine in pulmonology. Methodological guidelines, diagnostic standards and COPD treatment.

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Across
  1. 3. Approach using best available research evidence for clinical care
  2. 6. Measure of oxygen level in blood
  3. 8. Chronic productive cough with mucus
  4. 10. Long-acting beta agonist used in COPD treatment
  5. 13. Oxygen given to severe COPD patients
  6. 14. Ratio used in spirometry to diagnose airflow obstruction
  7. 15. Long-term inflammation of bronchi with mucus production
  8. 18. Global guideline used for COPD diagnosis and management
  9. 20. Test used to measure lung function in COPD diagnosis
Down
  1. 1. Sudden worsening of COPD symptoms
  2. 2. Destruction of alveoli seen in COPD
  3. 4. Rehabilitation program including exercise and education
  4. 5. Persistent breathing difficulty common in COPD
  5. 7. Imaging technique used to assess lungs
  6. 9. Short-acting bronchodilator used for quick symptom relief
  7. 11. Drug class used to relax airway muscles
  8. 12. Forced expiratory volume measured in the first second
  9. 16. Chronic lung disease with persistent airflow limitation
  10. 17. Major risk factor responsible for most COPD cases
  11. 19. Long-acting muscarinic antagonist used in COPD therapy