BBC Health News

Coronavirus: Hugs with loved ones as PM confirms England's biggest step back to normal10 May 2021 22:27Boris Johnson urges people to use common sense as he confirms the next stage of lockdown easing.
NHS app ready to become vaccine passport next week11 May 2021 10:09People will be able to use the app for travel - but only if they have received two vaccine doses.
Covid: Andy Burnham calls for Greater Manchester over-16s to have vaccine11 May 2021 16:27The mayor of Greater Manchester says a "worrying" spike of cases in Bolton is a "cause of concern".
Queen's Speech: Lack of social care plan 'unforgivable', says Labour's Sir Keir Starmer11 May 2021 18:16The Labour leader attacks Boris Johnson for "failing to act" in the 657 days since he promised to.
Pfizer vaccine authorised by US FDA for adolescents11 May 2021 00:44The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) calls it "a significant step" in the fight against Covid-19.
Shropshire baby deaths: Review appeals for staff to come forward11 May 2021 11:10Maternity services at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust are under review after babies died.

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

NICE Guidelines

An acute exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is a sustained worsening of symptoms from a persons stable state.
A range of factors (including viral infections and smoking) can trigger an exacerbation.
Many exacerbations (including some severe exacerbations) are not caused by bacterial infection so will not respond to antibiotics.

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