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Re-exacerbation within 30 days of discharge is associated with poor prognosis in the following year among patients hospitalised with exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a clinical cohort study.
BMJ open respiratory research - 1 Aug 2023
Wang Ye, He Ruoxi, Dong Fen, Liu Dongyan, Ren Xiaoxia, Yang Ting, Wang Chen
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BACKGROUND: Exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (ECOPD) is a complex phenomenon, with marked heterogeneity in the aetiology, pathophysiology and clinical manifestations. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical characteristics and long-term outcomes of patients with 30-day exacerbation among those hospitalised with ECOPD in China. METHODS: Data from the Acute Exacerbations of Chronic...
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