Table 3 Frequency of exacerbations, antibiotic and steroid courses and healthcare consumption in patients with confirmed COPD
Number in previous year of: | Mild (N = 226) | Moderate (N = 158) | Severe (N = 36) | All (N = 420) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Exacerbations | 1.3 (1.7) | 1.3 (1.6) | 1.7 (2.3) | 1.4 (1.8) |
Antibiotics courses | 1.2 (1.6) | 1.3 (1.6) | 1.7 (2.3) | 1.3 (1.6) |
Steroid courses | 0.7 (1.3) | 0.7 (1.4) | 1.4 (2.2) | 0.8 (1.4) |
Out of hours visits | 0.1 (0.4) | 0.2 (0.5) | 0.2 (0.8) | 0.1 (0.5) |
Attended A&E | 0.1 (1.1) | 0.1 (0.5) | 0.2 (0.5) | 0.1 (0.9) |
Bed days | 0.5 (3.0) | 0.8 (4.0) | 0.7 (2.4) | 0.6 (3.3) |