Prognostic value of oxygen inhalation therapy for simple nocturnal hypoxemia in COPD: a meta-analysis

ABSTRACT: Objective: The effect of oxygen therapy on the prognosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with nocturnal hypoxemia (NOD) has been controversial. Therefore, this study systematically evaluated the relevant literature and included it into randomized controlled studies for meta-analysis to evaluate the efficacy and prognosis. Methods: We searched PubMed, EMBASE, web of science, Cochrane, China HowNet and Wanfang database for the literature on the prognosis of COPD patients with simple NOD from the establishment of the database to 30 June 2022. The outcome indicators were death and aggravation of the disease. The efficacy evaluation measures were pulmonary function and arterial blood gas results. The publication bias and heterogeneity of the included studies were evaluated. Resu

SUBMITTER: Sun L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10469590 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature