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Table 5 Association of GERD with exacerbation in patients with COPD

From: Association between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and gastroesophageal reflux disease: a national cross-sectional cohort study

 

Hospitalization

ICU

ER visit (0–1vs. ≥2)

  

OR

95% CI

p

OR

95% CI

p

OR

95% CI

p

GERD

No

1 (ref)

  

1 (ref)

  

1 (ref)

  

Yes

1.51

(1.48, 1.55)

<0.001

0.92

(0.78, 1.10)

0.377

1.55

(1.48, 1.62)

<0.001

GERD*

No

1 (ref)

  

1 (ref)

  

1 (ref)

  
 

Yes

1.54

(1.50, 1.58)

<0.001

0.93

(0.78, 1.11)

0.441

1.55

(1.48, 1.62)

<0.001

  1. ICU = intensive care unit; ER = emergency room; OR = odds ratio.
  2. *Adjusted for sex, age, type of health insurance, and COPD severity.
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