TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease MTM Data Set A1 - Melin, Kyle A1 - Maniscalco-Feichtl, Maria A2 - Whalen, Karen A2 - Hardin, Heather C. PY - 2018 T2 - Medication Therapy Management: A Comprehensive Approach, 2e AB - KEY POINTSUnlike asthma, the airflow limitation caused by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is not fully reversible.The single most important intervention for prevention and treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is smoking cessation. Medication therapy management (MTM) providers should work with patients to incorporate a strategy for smoking cessation into the medication action plan.Adherence to pharmacotherapy is key in reaching treatment goals, and guidelines for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease emphasize the importance of routine assessment and discussion of the therapeutic regimen with patients. Through provision of MTM, MTM providers can assist patients and other providers in improving treatment and achieving therapeutic goals. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - accesspharmacy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1150199079 ER -