The association between exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and timing of paracetamol use: a cohort study in elderly Australians.

Thu-Lan Kelly Michael B Ward Nicole L Pratt Emmae Ramsay Marianne H Gillam Elizabeth Ellen Roughead

Published in: Respiratory research (2022)

Patients and doctors should be aware of the possible risk of COPD exacerbation with higher dose paracetamol 1 to 6 weeks after initiation or discontinuation, but no increased risk after 2 months.

Keyphrases

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
lung function
patient reported outcomes
cystic fibrosis