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Exploring COPD as a Comorbid Condition of COVID-19
AARC Times Magazine
(2021)
Abstract
We understand Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) to be significant health concern worldwide. More than 16 million people have been diagnosed with COPD in the United States alone. It is also estimated that millions more have COPD but are undiagnosed. Hospital admissions for acute exacerbations have been associated with increased resource utilization, as well as increased mortality.
The COVID-19 pandemic caused great concern in patients diagnosed with chronic illnesses. The World Health Organization declared the mass spreading of the COVID-19 virus a pandemic on March 11, 2020.3 As of April 7, 2021, there have been 30,596,830 total cases of COVID-19 in the United States with total deaths reported at 554,420.4 It is crucial to discuss COPD as a comorbid condition for COVID-19 to gauge effective strategies regarding management and prevention. It is also essential to inform clinicians and providers to help them make evidence-based decisions on how to manage this population.
Keywords
- chronic disease,
- COVID-19
Disciplines
Publication Date
May 25, 2021
Citation Information
Lanny Inabnit. "Exploring COPD as a Comorbid Condition of COVID-19" AARC Times Magazine (2021) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/lanny-inabnit/1/