The efficacy of diabetes control on the outcome, duration of ICU stay, and the need for mechanical ventilation in patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) could be considered as a new threat for recently diagnosed patients with diabetes. Alternatively, diabetes mellitus could be an autonomous risk, harmfully disturbing the structure of the lung and its function. Patients and methods This work was...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2019-01-01
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Series: | Egyptian Journal of Chest Disease and Tuberculosis |
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Online Access: | http://www.ejcdt.eg.net/article.asp?issn=0422-7638;year=2019;volume=68;issue=2;spage=175;epage=183;aulast=Mohamed |