Research Article: The Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Which Symptom is Most Important to Monitor?
Abstract:
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity and the third leading cause of death worldwide. COPD is also associated with a significant economic burden. The total direct costs of respiratory disease in the European Union are estimated to be about % of the total annual healthcare budget, with COPD accounting for % (. billion euros) of the cost of respiratory disease. The total cost of COPD in the United States is expected to reach $. billion over the next years, with an annual cost of $ billion. The highest proportion of human and economic cost for COPD is associated with hospital admissions for severe exacerbations (ECOPD)., Beside the economic burden, ECOPDs increase the risk of progression of disease, which leads to premature death, and suffering, and cause diminished quality of life.– Accurate and early detection of ECOPDs will enable early management and will reduce mortality.–
Introduction:
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity and the third leading cause of death worldwide. COPD is also associated with a significant economic burden. The total direct costs of respiratory disease in the European Union are estimated to be about % of the total annual healthcare budget, with COPD accounting for % (. billion euros) of the cost of respiratory disease. The total cost of COPD in the United States is expected to reach $. billion over the next years, with an annual cost…
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