The Impact of Comorbidities on the Length of Hospital Treatment in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Abstract

The haemoglobin level, hypercapnia and renal function are predictors of prolonged hospitalization. Patients with more severe airflow limitation and higher pCO(2) have increased risk for readmission to the hospital. More severe disease stage, clinical diagnosis of cor pulmonale or bronchiectasis was related to longer hospital stay.