Hypercapnia is associated with an increased risk of ICU admission and reduced inflammatory responses in AECOPD patients with severe pneumonia
Therapeutic Advances in Respiratory Disease
Published online on July 10, 2026
Abstract
Therapeutic Advances in Respiratory Disease, Volume 20, January-December 2026.
Background:Hypercapnia is linked to a poor prognosis in acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) and severe community-acquired pneumonia (SCAP), and reduced early anti-inflammatory capacity in SCAP. However, its impact on ...
Background:Hypercapnia is linked to a poor prognosis in acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) and severe community-acquired pneumonia (SCAP), and reduced early anti-inflammatory capacity in SCAP. However, its impact on ...