Navigating COPD and Bronchiectasis: A COPD Foundation Survey of Differences in Patient-Perceived Health Care Experiences by Sex.

ABSTRACT:

Rationale

Chronic lung diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and bronchiectasis (BE), may differ by sex in symptom onset, diagnostic delays, and disease burden. This study examined health care experiences and symptom burden among individuals with self-reported COPD, BE, or nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM).

Methods

This cross-sectional study analyzed data from an online survey of U.S. and international participants with self-reported COPD, BE, or NTM, recruited via COPD Foundation social media. The questionnaire, developed with input from COPD Foundation leadership, physician-researchers, and patient stakeholders, assessed health care experiences, disease burden, and symptoms. A subset of women answered menopause-related questions. Descriptive stat

SUBMITTER: Choate R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12614184 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature