Risk of exacerbation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

The risk of exacerbation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) depends on the severity of disease and other less well known ...

COPD exacerbations: defining their cause and prevention - PMC

COPD exacerbations are associated with increased airway and systemic inflammation and physiological changes, especially the development of hyperinflation. They ...

Patients at Risk - Act on COPD

A history of exacerbations is the strongest predictor of future exacerbation risk. The risk of re-hospitalisation or death also increases substantially after a ...

Exacerbations of COPD - European Respiratory Society

Tobacco smoke is the major risk factor for developing COPD [4, 5]. Therefore, smokers should be provided with counselling for smoking cessation. COPD is more ...

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations Increase the ...

COPD exacerbations are associated with an increased risk of subsequent cardiovascular events in subjects with and without preexisting CVD.

Prognostic risk factors for moderate-to-severe exacerbations in ...

COPD exacerbations are associated with a worsening of lung function, and increased disease burden and mortality (of those patients hospitalized ...

Exacerbation History and Risk of Myocardial Infarction and ...

Acute exacerbations (AEs) of COPD are increasingly recognized as episodes of heightened risk of cardiovascular events. It is not known whether ...

What is a COPD exacerbation? Current definitions, pitfalls ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic illness that can be periodically punctuated by acute worsening of symptoms characterised clinically by ...

Risk Factors for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ...

Although tobacco smoke exposure is the most important risk factor for the development of COPD, population studies have shown that close to 30% ...

Risk factors for acute exacerbations of COPD in a primary care ...

Primary care-managed patients with COPD at the highest risk of exacerbations can be identified by exploring medical history for the presence of prior ...

Understanding the impact of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ...

Even a single COPD exacerbation has the potential to result in a significant decrease in lung function [42] and an increase in the risk of further exacerbations ...

Management of infection in exacerbations of chronic obstructive ...

Management of infection in exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Formulary drug information for this topic.

Risk factors of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations

Acute Exacerbations of COPD (AECOPD) can be triggered by a multitude of different factors, including respiratory tract infections, various exposures, prior ...

Early detection and prediction of acute exacerbation of chronic ...

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is characterized by persistent respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation. Acute exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD) ...

Heightened long-term cardiovascular risks after exacerbation of ...

People living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) experience higher risks of severe cardiovascular (CV) events in periods of time following an ...

What is a COPD Exacerbation?

A COPD exacerbation happens when your COPD respiratory symptoms suddenly become much more severe. Learn more about exacerbations and find out what to watch ...

Risk of COPD Exacerbations | For HCPs

An exacerbation of COPD is defined as an event characterized by increased dyspnea and/or cough and sputum that worsens in <14 days.

Bisoprolol in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ...

Observational studies report that β-blocker use may be associated with reduced risk of COPD exacerbations. However, a recent trial reported that ...

Prevent and Recover from a COPD Exacerbation or Flare Up

A COPD exacerbation or flare up is a sudden worsening of symptoms. These signs or symptoms are worse than your normal symptoms and may last 2 days or more.

COPD Exacerbation: Treatment, Symptoms, and More - Healthline

COPD exacerbations are very serious. They may cause permanent lung damage, lower your quality of life, and increase your risk of mortality.