Journal article
The Christmas Season as a Risk Factor for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Epidemics of hospitalization for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) occur annually during the Christmas holidays, and COPD exacerbations commonly coincide with respiratory viral infections.
OBJECTIVE: To compare the incidence and determinants of COPD exacerbations occurring between the Christmas holiday period and the remainder of the winter season.
Authors
Johnston NW; McIvor A; N KLR; Greene JM; Hussac P; de Verdier MG; Higenbottam T; Lewis J; Newbold P; Herath A
Journal
Canadian Respiratory Journal, Vol. 17, No. 6, pp. 275–281
Publisher
Hindawi
Publication Date
2010
DOI
10.1155/2010/460532
ISSN
1198-2241