Dynamic microbial changes in exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Microbial profiles in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) provide insights for predicting, preventing, and treating exacerbations. This study aimed to analyze the impact of microbial diversity and spectrum on COPD exacerbation.

Methods

From November 1, 2018, to May 31, 2023, we prospectively enrolled patients with stable disease (SD) and exacerbation of COPD (ECOPD). Sputum samples were collected for microbiome DNA sequencing, and amplicon sequence variants were analyzed.

Results

We collected sputum samples from 38 patients: 17 samples from patients with SD and samples from patients with ECOPD at two time points-during exacerbation (AE-1: 21 samples) and again during stabilization after 2 weeks of treatment (AE-2: 17 samples). Alpha d

SUBMITTER: Choi YJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11659282 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature