Relationship Between Changes in Inhalation Treatment Level and Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Nationwide the Health Insurance and Assessment Service Database.

Yong Suk Jo Kwang Ha Yoo Yong-Bum Park Chin Kook RheeKi Suck JungSeung Hun Jang Ji Young Park Youlim KimBo Yeon KimSang In AhnYon U JoYong Il Hwang

Published in: International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (2020)

Adequacy of COPD care status was not that high considering the low-enforcement rate of spirometry, but most patients were prescribed a bronchodilator and regularly followed up. Those who escalated inhaler treatment experienced less health care utilization.

Keyphrases

healthcare
health insurance
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
affordable care act
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
lung function
chronic kidney disease
mental health
palliative care
emergency department
cross sectional
prognostic factors
social media
chronic pain
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation