The refined ABCD assessment and non-costly laboratory parameters are outcome predictors in acute exacerbation of COPD
Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) is common problem in clinical practice. Despite relatively new infection markers such as procalcitonin, copeptin and endothelin-1 revealed promising results in the estimation of infection risk and outcome prediction, their use is notably limited by factors as cost, availability and validation. So in the low income countries, it is advisable to re-explore ... Read more