Genetic risk and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease independently predict the risk of incident severe COVID-19

Disease Areas:
COPD,COVID-19
Device Types:
Spirotrac,Pneumotrac

This study examined the potential interaction between genetic risk and severe COVID-19 in patients with and without COPD using data from 430,582 participants in the UK Biobank study. Identification of patients with COPD was achieved using spirometry, self-reported diagnoses, and diagnostic codes. Spirometry was performed using the Vitalograph Pneumotrac device.

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