Research Article: Hospital Admission Rates in Patients with COPD Throughout the COVID- Pandemic
Introduction:
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a significant cause of morbidity and death globally. In Sweden, a study reported a high average direct cost for COPD patients in (€,). A large part of these costs was associated with hospitalizations. Acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPDs), are closely linked to hospitalizations in COPD and hospital admission may be accompanied by acute respiratory failure. Exacerbations are related to disease progression, impaired pulmonary function,…
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