摘要
The number of individuals affected by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease （COPD） has been increasing in the last decades. As a consequence, COPD is expected to become the third most frequent cause of death worldwide by 2020.1 Exacerbations of COPD is a major cause of morbidity. In particular, they greatly contribute to decline of health-related quality of life,increase in symptoms and breathlessness, Progression of the disease, and increased risk of mortality.2
The number of individuals affected by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease （COPD） has been increasing in the last decades. As a consequence, COPD is expected to become the third most frequent cause of death worldwide by 2020.1 Exacerbations of COPD is a major cause of morbidity. In particular, they greatly contribute to decline of health-related quality of life,increase in symptoms and breathlessness, Progression of the disease, and increased risk of mortality.2
