Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Hospital Admission Rate, Length of Stay, and Mortality Rate for Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbation: A Retrospective Study.

Unlabelled: Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) is a common cause of hospital admissions. Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has large impact on patients with pulmonary diseases. The purpose of the study is to evaluate the impact of COVID-19 on patients with AECOPD.