Impact of pulmonary tuberculosis on COPD outcomes

Conclusions: COPD patients who suffered from TB in the past were more likely to belong to an exacerbator phenotype (GOLD Group C or D) and experienced a propensity for higher mortality.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 25, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Faria, N., Costa, M. I., Gomes, J., Sucena, M. Tags: Tuberculosis and non-tuberculous mycobacterial diseases Source Type: research