COPD and Asthma Preface COPD and Asthma COPD and Asthma Table of contents: Preface Introduction Therapeutic interventions in acute exacerbations of asthma and COPD Therapeutic interventions in acute exacerbation of Asthma Therapeutic interventions in acute exacerbation of COPD Ventilatory support of patients with exacerbation of COPD and asthma in the ICU NIMV in patients with COPD and Asthma Invasive mechanical ventilation Supportive therapies Inhalation therapies Nutritional support Managing fluid imbalance Managing Atelectasis and sputum retention Complications of Mechanical Ventilation in COPD and Asthma Patients Barotrauma Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) Intensive care unit acquired weakness Long term outcome Glossary COPD and Asthma Preface COPD and Asthma