Cause of death in older patients with anatomo-pathological evidence of chronic bronchitis or emphysema: a case-control study based on autopsy findings

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This article examines the most prevalent causes of death among older patients with emphysema or chronic bronchitis. Findings indicate that pneumonia caused the most deaths, respiratory failure and heart attacks occurred more frequently among patients with either emphysema or chronic bronchitis, and pulmonary embolisms were most prevalent among patients with emphysema.

Switzerland, Statistical Data Included, Causes of, Heart attack, Death, Pulmonary embolism, Pneumonia, Bronchitis, Emphysema, Pulmonary, Emphysema, Respiratory insufficiency

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A comparative study of clinical features and outcomes in young and older adults with severe acute respiratory syndrome

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The goal of the study is to determine the clinical presentation, findings, and outcomes of older adults with severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and compare these with a control over younger patients. The study concluded that older patients with SARS more often presented with nonspecific symptoms, and the prognosis was poor.

United States, Severe acute respiratory syndrome

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