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September 10, 2025BMC Pulmonary MedicineOpen Access

Impact of COVID-19 and lockdown on outcomes of COPD patients in Turkey: lessons for the future

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Cross-sectional study reveals declining hospital admissions for COPD amidst COVID-19, highlighting urgent care needs.

During the pandemic, the mean number of hospital admissions for COPD patients significantly decreased compared to pre-pandemic levels.
Regression analyses indicated that lower FEV1 and advanced GOLD stage were associated with increased hospital admissions during COVID-19.
21.1% of COPD patients were diagnosed with COVID-19, with certain risk factors linked to hospitalization due to the virus.
The findings emphasize the necessity for improved COPD management strategies during public health emergencies for better patient outcomes.

Yuluğ et al. (2025) studied this question.

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