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September 10, 2025Lung IndiaOpen Access

Aminophylline in acute exacerbation of COPD: Utility and treatment effects in hypercapnic respiratory failure (ACUTE): A pilot observational study

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Observational study finds aminophylline improves dyspnea and PaCO2 in hypercapnic COPD patients, suggesting a role in treatment.

Aminophylline significantly improved dyspnea severity in patients with hypercapnic COPD exacerbations.
Patients receiving aminophylline had a notable reduction in PaCO2 levels, improving their respiratory status.
No significant differences were observed in hospital or ICU stay between aminophylline and control groups.
This study indicates that aminophylline can be beneficial in managing severe acidotic COPD exacerbations unresponsive to standard therapies.

Bhattacharyya et al. (2025) studied this question.

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