The impact of IgG subclass deficiency on the risk of mortality in hospitalized patients with COPD.

Hyun LeeCara KovacsAndre MattmanZsuzsanna HollanderVirginia ChenRaymond NgJanice M LeungDon D Sin

Published in: Respiratory research (2022)

IgG1 and IgG4 deficiency was observed in 1.8% and 11.2% of hospitalized patients with COPD, respectively, and these deficiencies were associated with a significantly increased risk of 1-year mortality.

Keyphrases

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
cardiovascular events
lung function
risk factors
replacement therapy
cardiovascular disease
coronary artery disease
type diabetes
air pollution