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This is a Cross-Sectional Study study.

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The study aims to analyze the clinical features of AECOPD at varying altitudes and GOLD stages in high-altitude regions.

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The study aims to analyze the clinical features of AECOPD at varying altitudes and GOLD stages in high-altitude regions.
Retrospective cross-sectional study
Included patients hospitalized with AECOPD from People's Hospital of Tibet between Sept 2018 and March 2024
Patients classified into low, mid, and high-altitude groups based on residential altitude and FEV1%pred
Mid-altitude group had lower age, hospital length of stay, and time since diagnosis than low-altitude group
High-altitude group showed higher rates of emphysema and pulmonary hypertension compared to low-altitude group
Moderate and severe groups had lower SPO 2 than mild group, and severe group had higher rates of pulmonary complications

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Retrospective analysis reveals altitude and GOLD stage influence AECOPD features, indicating increased pulmonary complications.

Zhou et al. (2026) studied this question.

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