Sputum colour as a marker for bacteria in acute exacerbations of COPD: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis

Sputum colour as a marker for bacteria in acute exacerbations of COPD: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major cause of years of life lost globally. Acute exacerbations of COPD (AECOPD) drive disease progression, reduce quality of life and are a source of mortality in COPD. Approximately 50% of AECOPD are due to bacterial infections....

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Main Authors: Ruan Spies, Matthew Potter, Ruan Hollamby, Stefan van der Walt, Ameer Hohlfeld, Eleanor Ochodo, Richard N. van Zyl-Smit
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-07-01
Series:Systematic Reviews
Subjects:
COPD
Acute exacerbation of COPD
Sputum colour
Sputum purulence
Chronic bronchitis
Emphysema
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-021-01767-6

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