RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Parry, Nicola
T1 Lowering the Influence of Exacerbations in COPD
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2014
FD SAGE Publications
VO 14
IS 11
SP 30
OP 33
DO 10.1177/155989771411020
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/14/11/30.abstract
AB This article discusses the significance of exacerbations and rehospitalizations in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in contributing to the high mortality rate associated with the disease. Recent data were also highlighted, showing that human rhinovirus (HRV) infection is common in frequent exacerbators, and how secondary bacterial infection may represent a mechanism for exacerbation recurrence and therefore a potential target for novel therapies.