ABSTRACT Introduction The Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
(ECOPD), especially if leading to hospitalization, increases the risk of death. Our scoping …

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often suffer acute
exacerbations (AECOPD) and community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), named …

Background Recently, the Rome proposal updated the definition of exacerbation of COPD
(ECOPD). However, such severity grade has not yet demonstrated intermediate-term clinical …

Background: Limited available evidence suggests that a small proportion of inpatients
undergo prolonged hospitalization and use a disproportionate number of bed days …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a highly prevalent chronic lung disease
that has a significant impact on individuals and healthcare systems worldwide. This study …

Background/Purpose A patient's length of hospital stay (LHS) is associated with the severity
and outcome of acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) …

The most common electrolyte disorder among hospitalized patients, hyponatremia is a
predictor of poor prognosis in various diseases. The aim of this study was to establish the …

Background In COPD, the course of the disease including morbidity and mortality is strongly
associated with severe exacerbations. The current GOLD recommendations emphasize …

Background The use of High-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) is increasing in admitted COPD-
patients and could provide a step in between non-invasive ventilation (NIV) and standard …

Aim and objectives This study aimed to identify symptom cluster (SC) patterns and change
trajectories in patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease …