Risk of CAP in COPD stratified by smoking status: A population-based cohort study in the UK

Conclusion: COPD patients have a fourfold increased risk to develop CAP, independent of smoking status. Identification of factors related with the increased risk of CAP in COPD is warranted, in order to improve the management of patients at risk.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 7, 2016 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Braeken, D., Rohde, G., Franssen, F., Driessen, J., van Staa, T., Souverein, P., Wouters, E., de Vries, F. Tags: 1.12 Clinical Problems - COPD Source Type: research