The clinical characteristics and outcomes of different inhaled therapies in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients with frequent cough.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cough is a common symptom in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Patients with cough may exhibit various clinical characteristics and experience varying outcomes based on inhaled therapies they receive.

Objectives

This study aimed to explore the clinical characteristics and outcomes of various inhaled therapies in COPD patients with frequent cough.

Methods

This was a multicenter, prospective cohort study. Of these patients, the median cough score in COPD assessment test (CAT) was two. Patients were classified into frequent cough group if they scored two or over in the first item of CAT and infrequent cough group otherwise. Patients with frequent cough were then divided into long-acting antimuscarinic (LAMA), long-acting beta2-agonist

SUBMITTER: Li X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10795788 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature