Exacerbation in patients with stable COPD in China: analysis of a prospective, 52-week, nationwide, observational cohort study (REAL).

Ting YangBaiqiang CaiBin CaoJian KangFuqiang WenYahong ChenWenhua JianChen Wang

Published in: Therapeutic advances in respiratory disease (2023)

The frequency of exacerbations among Chinese patients with COPD varied between patients living in different geographic regions and between patients presenting to different hospital tiers. Understanding the factors related to the occurrence of an exacerbation may help physicians better manage the disease.

Keyphrases

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
risk assessment
prognostic factors
lung function
primary care
emergency department
study protocol
intensive care unit
patient reported
acute care