Elevated risk of acute epiglottitis in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A nationwide cohort study.

Shu-Yi HuangCheng-Ming HsuYao-Hsu YangYuan-Hsiung TsaiMing-Shao TsaiGeng-He ChangChia-Yen LiuYi-Chan LeeEthan I HuangYao-Te Tsai

Published in: PloS one (2022)

This is the first nationwide matched-cohort research to examine the association of COPD with epiglottitis. Our results revealed that COPD may be a potential risk factor for epiglottitis; thus, clinicians should be mindful of the potential increased risk of epiglottitis following COPD.

Keyphrases

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
lung function
liver failure
palliative care
human health
cystic fibrosis
single cell
air pollution
cross sectional
drug induced
intensive care unit
mechanical ventilation