Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease burden, grades and erythrocytosis at a tertiary hospital in western Uganda
Amon Banturaki,
Dalton Kambale Munyambalu,
Dickson Kajoba
et al.
Abstract:Background
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death worldwide among people over 40 years of age, and erythrocytosis is one of the major complications associated with increased mortality among COPD patients. The study aimed to determine the proportion of COPD, associated factors, and the burden of erythrocytosis among COPD participants.
Methods and materials
A descriptive cross-sectional study design was used.… Show more
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