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Characteristics and phenotypes of a COPD cohort from referral hospital clinics in Uganda.
BMJ open respiratory research - 15 Mar 2024
Alupo Patricia, Mugenyi Levicatus, Katagira Winceslaus, Kayongo Alex, Nalunjogi Joanitah, Siddharthan Trishul, Hurst John R, Kirenga Bruce, Jones Rupert
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a heterogeneous condition with varied clinical and pathophysiological characteristics. Although there is increasing evidence that COPD in low-income and middle-income countries may have different clinical characteristics from that in high-income countries, little is known about COPD phenotypes in these settings. We describe the clinical characteristics...
Topics
- Female
- Humans
- Middle Aged
- Male
- Uganda
- Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
- Phenotype
- Referral and Consultation
- Hospitals