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ArticleInternational journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease2024

Glucocorticoid Use in Patients Hospitalized with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations.

Songsong Yu, Shuang Li, Jie Zhang, Qiuhong Fang

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Article in International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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4citing papers in PubMed
2.5field-weighted citation impact, top 11% of its field
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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.

Songsong YuDepartment of Emergency, Emergency and Critical Care Medical Center, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100038, People's Republic of China.
Shuang LiDepartment of Health Management Institute, NO.2 Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, People's Republic of China.
Jie ZhangDepartment of Infectious Diseases, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100038, People's Republic of China.
Qiuhong FangDepartment of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100020, People's Republic of China.
Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital · CNBeijing Shijitan Hospital · CNCapital Medical University · CNChinese PLA General Hospital · CN

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Objective of the Study: Systemic glucocorticoid therapy can improve the outcomes of acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD). The study tried to investigate the use of glucocorticoids in AECOPD patients and the factors associated with the physicians' choice. Methodology: Patients with AECOPD over two periods were divided by the year of 2017 when GOLD and ERS/ATS Guideline for COPD were updated. Data of patients regarding the study was retrieved from medical records. Descriptive statistical analysis was used for the illustration of glucocorticoids use, and hypothesis testing for comparison over the periods. Results: Between 2010 and 2016, the proportion of ICS use was 522/640 (81.6%) and 341/452 (75.4%) between 2017 and 2020. COPD severity (GOLD C/D classification), bronchial asthma, percentage of neutrophils, and higher PaCO Conclusion: The optimized use of glucocorticoids was found after the publishment of 2017 ERS/ATS Guideline for COPD, this improvement was associated with a decreased 1-year recurrence rate among AECOPD patients at our institution, underscoring the positive impact of guideline updates on patient outcomes.

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GlucocorticoidsPulmonary Disease, Chronic ObstructiveDisease ProgressionHumansPatientsGlucocorticoidsacute exacerbationchronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseglucocorticoidstreatment selection

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PMID38371231
PMCPMC10870929
OpenAlexW4391749580

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