The Relationship between Exertional Desaturation and Pulmonary Function, Exercise Capacity, or Medical Costs in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients

The Relationship between Exertional Desaturation and Pulmonary Function, Exercise Capacity, or Medical Costs in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients

<i>Background and Objectives:</i> Exertional desaturation (ED) is common and is associated with poorer clinical outcomes in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The age, dyspnea, airflow obstruction (ADO) and body mass index, airflow obstruction, dyspnea, and exercise (BODE) ind...

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Main Authors: Meng-Lin Tsai, Chin-Ling Li, Hui-Chuan Chang, Yuh-Chyn Tsai, Ching-Wan Tseng, Shih-Feng Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-02-01
Series:Medicina
Subjects:
COPD
exertional desaturation
ADO index
BODE index
medical costs
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/59/2/391

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