Study of Factors Determining Outcomes in the Hospitalized Patients with Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

BACKGROUND: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a major cause of mortality and morbidity across the world. Information related to the factors associated with COPD exacerbation and factors determining outcome in hospitalized patient with acute exacerbation of COPD are very important for effective long-term management of this disease. Within this background we attempted to study the factors determining outcome in hospitalized patients with acute exacerbation of COPD.