Role of Comorbidities in Treatment and Outcomes after Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations.

Laura J SpeceEric M EplerLucas M DonovanMatthew F GriffithMargaret P CollinsLaura C FeemsterDavid H Au

Published in: Annals of the American Thoracic Society (2019)

Comorbidity was associated with 30-day readmission and mortality, and with delivery of fewer treatments known to be beneficial among patients with COPD exacerbation.

Keyphrases

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
lung function
cardiovascular events
risk factors
intensive care unit
replacement therapy