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COPD in the time of COVID-19: An analysis of acute exacerbations and reported behavioural changes in patients with COPD

2020-09-18 respiratory medicine Title + abstract only
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IntroductionThe impact of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, and lockdown measures, on acute exacerbations of COPD (AECOPD) is unknown. We aimed to evaluate the change in AECOPD treatment frequency during the first six weeks of lockdown in the UK compared with 2019 and assess changes in self-reported behaviour and well-being. MethodsIn this observational study patients with established COPD were recruited. Exacerbation frequency was measured in the first six weeks of COVID lockdown and compared with the ...

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