Scientists hunt for hidden fungus in COPD lungs

NCT ID NCT03646851

Summary

This study aimed to understand how often a fungus called aspergillus is found in the lungs of people with advanced COPD and whether its presence affects their symptoms and quality of life. Researchers followed 100 patients with severe COPD for six months, collecting sputum samples and having them complete questionnaires. The goal was to gather information to help doctors better understand and manage these complex lung conditions in the future.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CH Abbeville

    Abbeville, France

  • CHU Amiens-Picardie

    Amiens, 80054, France

  • CHU St Quentin

    Saint-Quentin, France

  • Clinique de l'Europe

    Amiens, France

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