Article
Phenotypes, Etiotypes, and Endotypes of Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine - 15 Nov 2023
Bhatt Surya P, Agusti Alvar, Bafadhel Mona, Christenson Stephanie A, Bon Jessica, Donaldson Gavin C, Sin Don D, Wedzicha Jadwiga A, Martinez Fernando J
Abstract excerpt
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a major health problem with a high prevalence, a rising incidence, and substantial morbidity and mortality. Its course is punctuated by acute episodes of increased respiratory symptoms, termed exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (ECOPD). ECOPD are important events in the natural history of the disease, as they are associated with lung function decline...
Topics
- Humans
- Quality of Life
- Disease Progression
- Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
- Anti-Bacterial Agents
- Phenotype