Title: Importance of the initial behaviour of patients in avoiding late recovery from COPD exacerbations
Abstract:Background: Reduced forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1), long-term oxygen therapy (LTOT), and frequent exacerbations are considered as risk factors for late recovery (LR) from exacerbations of...Background: Reduced forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1), long-term oxygen therapy (LTOT), and frequent exacerbations are considered as risk factors for late recovery (LR) from exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (E-COPD). However, few studies have investigated whether initial behaviour or education status affects recovery from E-COPD. Aim: To test the hypothesis that initial behaviour or education status affects recovery period. Methods: We conducted an observational study of E-COPD patients (n = 115) divided into 2 groups: usual recovery ( Results: Of the 201 E-COPD episodes observed, 112 occurred in the LR group. Characteristics of the LR group were as follows: increased deterioration in the BODE index and use of systemic steroids during E-COPD (p Conclusions: Initial behaviour of patients during the early onset of E-COPD was correlated with LR. To avoid LR, each COPD patient should be educated to begin early action in E-COPD.Read More
Publication Year: 2013
Publication Date: 2013-09-01
Language: en
Type: article
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