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Research Article: Knowledge of Vaccination Against Influenza and Pneumococcus in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in an Integrated Care Program

Date Published: 2023-10-13

Introduction:
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of mortality worldwide, and in Colombia, people die daily as a result of this disease, which is the fourth leading cause of death in the country. The estimated national prevalence is .%, and in Bogotá DC, the capital city, it is .%. COPD treatment focuses on reducing exacerbations, improving airflow obstruction, and restoring patients’ functional capacity. Pharmacological treatment includes the use of bronchodilators and sometimes inhaled…

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