Healthcare, Medication Utilization and Outcomes of Patients with COPD by GOLD Classification in England.

Leah B SansburyKieran J RothnieChanchal BainsChris ComptonGlenn AnleyAfisi S Ismaila

Published in: International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (2021)

The burden of COPD remains substantial in England. Stratification of this large primary care population according to GOLD criteria predicted the risk of COPD exacerbations. Understanding populations of patients with COPD may enable the optimization of patient care.

Keyphrases

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
lung function
healthcare
primary care
cystic fibrosis
machine learning
emergency department
air pollution
risk factors
insulin resistance
general practice