… impact of pneumonia in patients with COPD. We will evaluate the epidemiology and factors
associated with pneumonia. We are discussing the clinical characteristics of COPD that may …

… Among 744 patients with CAP, 215 had a comorbid diagnosis of COPD and 529 did not
have COPD. The COPD group had a higher mean pneumonia severity index score (105±32 …

… -acquired pneumonia 1, 2, 4. Furthermore, patients with COPD who are hospitalised for
pneumonia have been reported to exhibit higher mortality than patients without COPD 4–6. …

… with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Other factors such as severity of …
pneumonia. This study assessed the risk of pneumonia associated with ICS in patients with COPD. …

… the interaction between risk factors for exacerbations and pneumonia in COPD patients.
The … were considerably higher than those for pneumonia (31–82% vs 3–12%, respectively). …

… with CAP occurrence in COPD patients by comparing subjects … a possible CAP risk factor
among COPD patients with and without … Pneumonia risk in COPD patients receiving inhaled …

… Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a frequent comorbidity in patients with
community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). We … the impact of COPD on outcomes of CAP patients. …

… : Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are at a heightened risk of
pneumonia. … Pneumonia risk in COPD patients receiving inhaled corticosteroids alone or in …

… In summary, the clinical path prior to pneumonia diagnosis in patients with COPD can be
markedly different. Some patients develop symptoms immediately prior to presentation, …

… To explore whether inhaled corticostheroids increase COPD patient pneumonia risk, we …
incidence of pneumonia. This study primarily compared pneumonia rates among patients taking …