Mucus plugging and mucolytics in patients admitted with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); investigating impact on short term mortality
(2024)
Journal Article
Abugassa, E., Bosher, O., Makan, A., Crawford, E., Saleem, M. A., Srinivasan, K., & Moudgil, H. (2024). Mucus plugging and mucolytics in patients admitted with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); investigating impact on short term mortality. European Respiratory Journal, https://doi.org/10.1183/13993003.congress-2024.pa3010
Background: Although mucus plugging occluding medium to large sized airways in COPD is associated with increased long term all-cause mortality, acute exacerbations require further investigation, particularly where, despite reducing morbidity and impr... Read More about Mucus plugging and mucolytics in patients admitted with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); investigating impact on short term mortality.