Disease Trajectories and Impact of One Moderate Exacerbation in Gold B COPD Patients.

Anders LøkkeOle HilbergPeter LangeRikke IbsenGeorgios StratelisSofie de Fine Licht Jesper Lykkegaard

Published in: International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (2022)

One moderate exacerbation in COPD patients with high symptom burden increases the odds of subsequent exacerbations and death during the three following years. The results emphasize the importance of preventing exacerbations in GOLD B patients.

Keyphrases

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
cystic fibrosis
prognostic factors
lung function
peritoneal dialysis
intensive care unit