Incidence of Asthma and COPD in Primary Care

Volume 20 No 13 (2022)

Dr. Walter VayasValdiviezo, Dr. María Augusta Reyes Pérez., Dr. Blanca Cristina Estrella López

DOI: 10.14704/nq.2022.20.13.NQ88028

Abstract

Introduction: COPD and Asthma have many similarities; they can be difficult to differentiate and may coexist in some patients. Objective: To determine the incidence of asthma and COPD exacerbations in primary care. Methods: A multicenter prospective cohort study was conducted with an initial enrollment and a 12- month follow-up period. The study was conducted in seven primary care practices. Results: The best predictor of one or two or more exacerbations during the 1-year follow-up was an exacerbation in the year prior to baseline, OR 9.2 and OR 8.9, respectively. Conclusions: Early identification and treatment when an exacerbation occurs can reduce the detrimental effect on patients’ health

Keywords

asthma, COPD, primary care, exacerbations source: DeCS

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