Incidence and risk factors of exacerbations among COPD patients in primary health care: APMPOC study

• Main Authors: Domènech Cristina (Author), Mezquiriz Xavier (Author), Negrete Antonio (Author), Puigfel Yolanda (Author), Urrea Magalí (Author), Monteagudo Mònica (Author), Montellà Núria (Author), Pera Guillem (Author), Muñoz Laura (Author), Torán Pere (Author), Rodríguez Mar (Author), Borrell Eulàlia (Author), Lacasta Anna (Author), García Ma Llum (Author), Maneus Sandra (Author), Tintoré Glòria (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Worldwide, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the fourth cause of death. Exacerbations have a negative impact on the prognosis of COPD and the frequency and severity of these episodes are associated with a higher patient...