COVID-19 and COPD: a narrative review of the basic science and clinical outcomes

The 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2). Clinical outcomes, including mortality, are worse in males, older individuals and patients with comorbidities. COPD patients are included in shielding strategies due to their s...

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Main Authors: Andrew Higham, Alexander Mathioudakis, Jørgen Vestbo, Dave Singh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: European Respiratory Society 2020-11-01
Series:European Respiratory Review
Online Access:http://err.ersjournals.com/content/29/158/200199.full