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The Relationship Between Causative Microorganisms and Airway Obstruction in Patients with COPD Exacerbation

Mehmet Erdem Çakmak

European Archives of Medical Research · 2019-06

Abstract

Objective: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common, preventable and treatable disease. Exacerbations and comorbidities contribute to the severity of the disease. In our study, we aimed to evaluate the relationship between causative microorganisms and airway obstruction in patients hospitalized for COPD exacerbation.

MeSH terms

  • Medicine
  • COPD
  • Exacerbation
  • Sputum
  • Airway obstruction
  • Internal medicine
  • Airway
  • Sputum culture