Francis, Nick A.; Gillespie, David; Wootton, M.; White, Patrick; Bates, Janine; Richards, J.; Melbye, Hasse; Hood, Kerenza; Butler, Christopher C. (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-12-01)
Introduction: Identifying predictors of bacterial and viral pathogens in sputum from
patients with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may
help direct management.<p>
<p>Methods: We used data from a trial evaluating a C-reactive protein (CRP) point of care
guided approach to managing COPD exacerbations in primary care. We used regression
analyses to identify ...