Journal article
Comprehensive Care Management in Conjunction with Sputum Cytometry-Guided Pharmacotherapy in a Post-Discharge Clinic for Patients with COPD
Abstract
Acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) are amongst the most common reasons for hospital admission, and recurrent episodes occur frequently. Comprehensive care management (CCM) strategies have modest effect in preventing re-admissions. The objectives of this study were to examine the utility of optimizing anti-inflammatory therapy guided by sputum cytometry in the post-hospitalization setting, and to assess the …
Authors
Ho TN; Wald J; Borhan S; Lauks S; Campbell A; Chaput C; Pierce M; Perkins J; Camera J; MacPherson A
Journal
COPD Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Vol. 18, No. 4, pp. 411–416
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
July 4, 2021
DOI
10.1080/15412555.2021.1945022
ISSN
1541-2555