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  1. Article: Severe outcomes of COVID-19 among patients with COPD and asthma.

    Hansen, Erik Soeren Halvard / Moeller, Amalie Lykkemark / Backer, Vibeke / Andersen, Mikkel Porsborg / Kober, Lars / Kragholm, Kristian / Torp-Pedersen, Christian

    ERJ open research

    2021  Volume 7, Issue 1

    Abstract: ... of severe outcomes of COVID-19 among patients with asthma and COPD.: Methods: We performed a nationwide ... Patients with COPD have a slightly increased risk of developing severe outcomes of COVID-19 compared ... outcome of severe COVID-19, intensive care or death.: Results: Out of 5104 patients with COVID-19 ...

    Abstract Introduction: Patients with obstructive lung diseases are possibly at risk of developing severe outcomes of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the risk of severe outcomes of COVID-19 among patients with asthma and COPD.
    Methods: We performed a nationwide cohort study of patients with COVID-19 from 1 February to 10 July 2020. All patients with COVID-19 registered in the Danish registers were included. Using International Classification of Diseases (ICD) codes and medication history, patients were divided into asthma, COPD or no asthma or COPD. Primary outcome was a combined outcome of severe COVID-19, intensive care or death.
    Results: Out of 5104 patients with COVID-19 (median age 54.8 years (25-75th percentile 40.5 to 72.3); women, 53.0%), 354 had asthma and 432 COPD. The standardised absolute risk of the combined end-point was 21.2% (95% CI 18.8-23.6) in patients with COPD, 18.5% (95% CI 14.3-22.7) in patients with asthma and 17.2% (95% CI 16.1-18.3) in patients with no asthma or COPD. Patients with COPD had a slightly increased risk of the combined end-point compared with patients without asthma or COPD (risk difference 4.0%; 95% CI 1.3-6.6; p=0.003). In age standardised analyses, there were no differences between the disease groups. Low blood eosinophil counts (<0.3×10
    Conclusion: Patients with COPD have a slightly increased risk of developing severe outcomes of COVID-19 compared with patients without obstructive lung diseases. However, in age-standardised analysis, the risk difference disappears.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-01-25
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2827830-6
    ISSN 2312-0541
    ISSN 2312-0541
    DOI 10.1183/23120541.00594-2020
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  2. Article ; Online: Severe outcomes of COVID-19 among patients with COPD and asthma

    Erik Soeren Halvard Hansen / Amalie Lykkemark Moeller / Vibeke Backer / Mikkel Porsborg Andersen / Lars Kober / Kristian Kragholm / Christian Torp-Pedersen

    ERJ Open Research, Vol 7, Iss

    2021  Volume 1

    Abstract: ... of severe outcomes of COVID-19 among patients with asthma and COPD. Methods We performed a nationwide ... have a slightly increased risk of developing severe outcomes of COVID-19 compared with patients ... outcome of severe COVID-19, intensive care or death. Results Out of 5104 patients with COVID-19 (median ...

    Abstract Introduction Patients with obstructive lung diseases are possibly at risk of developing severe outcomes of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the risk of severe outcomes of COVID-19 among patients with asthma and COPD. Methods We performed a nationwide cohort study of patients with COVID-19 from 1 February to 10 July 2020. All patients with COVID-19 registered in the Danish registers were included. Using International Classification of Diseases (ICD) codes and medication history, patients were divided into asthma, COPD or no asthma or COPD. Primary outcome was a combined outcome of severe COVID-19, intensive care or death. Results Out of 5104 patients with COVID-19 (median age 54.8 years (25–75th percentile 40.5 to 72.3); women, 53.0%), 354 had asthma and 432 COPD. The standardised absolute risk of the combined end-point was 21.2% (95% CI 18.8–23.6) in patients with COPD, 18.5% (95% CI 14.3–22.7) in patients with asthma and 17.2% (95% CI 16.1–18.3) in patients with no asthma or COPD. Patients with COPD had a slightly increased risk of the combined end-point compared with patients without asthma or COPD (risk difference 4.0%; 95% CI 1.3–6.6; p=0.003). In age standardised analyses, there were no differences between the disease groups. Low blood eosinophil counts (<0.3×109 cells·L−1) were associated with increased risk of severe outcomes among patients with COPD. Conclusion Patients with COPD have a slightly increased risk of developing severe outcomes of COVID-19 compared with patients without obstructive lung diseases. However, in age-standardised analysis, the risk difference disappears.
    Keywords Medicine ; R
    Subject code 610 ; 616
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher European Respiratory Society
    Document type Article ; Online
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  3. Article ; Online: Patients with unmet social needs are at higher risks of developing severe long COVID-19 symptoms and neuropsychiatric sequela.

    Eligulashvili, Anna / Darrell, Megan / Gordon, Moshe / Jerome, William / Fiori, Kevin P / Congdon, Seth / Duong, Tim Q

    Scientific reports

    2024  Volume 14, Issue 1, Page(s) 7743

    Abstract: ... We analyzed a cohort of 643 CORE patients (6/26/2020-2/24/2023) and 52,089 non-CORE COVID-19 patients. Outcomes ... This study investigated long COVID of patients in the Montefiore Health System COVID-19 (CORE ... 86% vs. 13.83%, p < 0.001), COPD (7.15% vs. 2.28%, p < 0.001), asthma (25.51% vs. 12.66%, p < 0.001 ...

    Abstract This study investigated long COVID of patients in the Montefiore Health System COVID-19 (CORE) Clinics in the Bronx with an emphasis on identifying health related social needs (HRSNs). We analyzed a cohort of 643 CORE patients (6/26/2020-2/24/2023) and 52,089 non-CORE COVID-19 patients. Outcomes included symptoms, physical, emotional, and cognitive function test scores obtained at least three months post-infection. Socioeconomic variables included median incomes, insurance status, and HRSNs. The CORE cohort was older age (53.38 ± 14.50 vs. 45.91 ± 23.79 years old, p < 0.001), more female (72.47% vs. 56.86%, p < 0.001), had higher prevalence of hypertension (45.88% vs. 23.28%, p < 0.001), diabetes (22.86% vs. 13.83%, p < 0.001), COPD (7.15% vs. 2.28%, p < 0.001), asthma (25.51% vs. 12.66%, p < 0.001), lower incomes (53.81% vs. 43.67%, 1
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Female ; Young Adult ; Adult ; Middle Aged ; Aged ; Post-Acute COVID-19 Syndrome ; COVID-19/epidemiology ; Chronic Disease ; Disease Progression ; Asthma
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-02
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2615211-3
    ISSN 2045-2322 ; 2045-2322
    ISSN (online) 2045-2322
    ISSN 2045-2322
    DOI 10.1038/s41598-024-58430-y
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  4. Article ; Online: Severe COVID-19 pneumonia in an intensive care setting and comparisons with historic severe viral pneumonia due to other viruses.

    Dadhwal, Kiran / Stonham, Rosalind / Breen, Hannah / Poole, Stephen / Saeed, Kordo / Dushianthan, Ahilanandan

    The clinical respiratory journal

    2022  Volume 16, Issue 4, Page(s) 301–308

    Abstract: ... supportive measures and outcomes between both groups.: Results: Analysis of 93 COVID-19 (Group 1) and 52 ... COVID-19 pandemic continues to impose significant health burden worldwide, and individual pandemic waves ... admitted to ICU with COVID-19 between March and June 2020 and those with viral pneumonias between January ...

    Abstract Purpose: Severe viral pneumonia is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Recent COVID-19 pandemic continues to impose significant health burden worldwide, and individual pandemic waves often lead to a large surge in the intensive care unit (ICU) admissions for respiratory support. Comparisons of severe SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia with other seasonal and nonseasonal severe viral infections are rarely studied in an intensive care setting.
    Methods: A retrospective cohort study comparing patients admitted to ICU with COVID-19 between March and June 2020 and those with viral pneumonias between January and December 2019. We compared patient specific demographic variables, duration of illness, ICU organ supportive measures and outcomes between both groups.
    Results: Analysis of 93 COVID-19 (Group 1) and 52 other viral pneumonia patients (Group 2) showed an increased proportion of obesity (42% vs. 23%, p = 0.02), non-White ethnicities (41% vs. 6%, p < 0.001) and diabetes mellitus (30% vs. 13%, p = 0.03) in Group 1, with lower prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)/asthma (16% vs. 34%, p = 0.02). In Group 1, the neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio was much lower (6.7 vs. 10, p = 0.006), and invasive mechanical ventilation (58% vs. 26%, p < 0.001) was more common. Length of ICU (8 vs. 4, p < 0.001) and hospital stay (22 vs. 11, p < 0.001) was prolonged in Group 1, with no significant difference in mortality. Influenza A and rhinovirus were the most common pathogens in Group 2 (26% each).
    Conclusions: Key differences were identified within demographics (obesity, ethnicity, age, ICU scores, comorbidities) and organ support. Despite these variations, there were no significant differences in mortality between both groups. Further studies with larger sample sizes would allow for further assessment of clinical parameters in these patients.
    MeSH term(s) COVID-19/epidemiology ; Critical Care ; Humans ; Intensive Care Units ; Obesity/complications ; Obesity/epidemiology ; Pandemics ; Pneumonia, Viral/complications ; Pneumonia, Viral/epidemiology ; Pneumonia, Viral/therapy ; Respiration, Artificial ; Retrospective Studies ; SARS-CoV-2
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-02-24
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2442214-9
    ISSN 1752-699X ; 1752-6981
    ISSN (online) 1752-699X
    ISSN 1752-6981
    DOI 10.1111/crj.13482
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  5. Article ; Online: One-Year Outcomes of Patients Requiring Tracheostomy Placement Due to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Infection.

    Abunasser, Jafar J / Perez, Oscar / Wang, Xiaofeng / Wang, Yifan / Khouli, Hassan / Duggal, Abhijit

    Critical care explorations

    2023  Volume 5, Issue 8, Page(s) e0951

    Abstract: ... dependency?: Study design and methods: Retrospective, follow-up cohort study of adult patients with COVID ... the tracheostomy tube decannulated. Asthma, COPD, atrial fibrillation, and renal replacement therapy requirement ... Interpretation: COVID-19 has resulted in a significant burden of acute critical illness and acute respiratory ...

    Abstract The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and the disease it causes (COVID-19) have resulted in an increase in critical illness and in the prevalence of acute respiratory failure with the need for tracheostomy. The characteristics and long-term outcomes of this patient cohort are not well identified.
    Research question: What are the characteristics of patients who develop the need for tracheostomy due to SARS-CoV-2 with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)? What is their 90-day and 1-year survival and are there any identifiable risk factors for mortality and ventilator dependency?
    Study design and methods: Retrospective, follow-up cohort study of adult patients with COVID-19 infection and ARDS who required tracheostomy placement in a large healthcare system.
    Results: One hundred sixty-four consecutive patients with SARS-CoV-2 admitted to ICUs for ARDS who required tracheostomy placement between March 2020 and March 2021 were identified. One hundred nine (66.5%) were male. Average age was 63.5 years. The most common comorbidities were obesity, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, congestive heart failure, chronic kidney disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), atrial fibrillation, and asthma. The most common complications during hospitalization were delirium, secondary infections, acute kidney injury, pneumothorax, and venous thromboembolism. Ninety-day and 1-year mortality were 29.9% and 44.5%, respectively. Ninety-six patients (58.5%) were liberated from the ventilator, and 84 (51.2%) had the tracheostomy tube decannulated. Asthma, COPD, atrial fibrillation, and renal replacement therapy requirement in the ICU correlated with increased risk of ventilator dependency. Among survivors at 1 year, 71 patients (43.3%) were residing at home and 20 patients (12.2%) remained in a skilled nursing facility.
    Interpretation: COVID-19 has resulted in a significant burden of acute critical illness and acute respiratory failure with the need for tracheostomy. A significant percentage of patients with SARS-CoV-2 requiring tracheostomy were alive and at home 1 year after tracheostomy placement. Long-term care support, including tracheostomy, beyond 90 days appears to be beneficial in this patient population and warrants further investigation.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-02
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2639-8028
    ISSN (online) 2639-8028
    DOI 10.1097/CCE.0000000000000951
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  6. Article ; Online: Eosinophilia in Asthma Patients Is Protective Against Severe COVID-19 Illness.

    Ferastraoaru, Denisa / Hudes, Golda / Jerschow, Elina / Jariwala, Sunit / Karagic, Merhunisa / de Vos, Gabriele / Rosenstreich, David / Ramesh, Manish

    The journal of allergy and clinical immunology. In practice

    2021  Volume 9, Issue 3, Page(s) 1152–1162.e3

    Abstract: ... of 951 (77.5%) asthma patients with COVID-19 were seen in the emergency department (ED), and 78.8 ... polymerase chain reaction for COVID-19 between March 14 and April 27, 2020, were retrospectively identified. Comorbidities ... cells/μL) was protective from COVID-19-associated admission, and development of eosinophilia (AEC ≥150 ...

    Abstract Background: There is a paucity of information on coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outcomes in asthmatics.
    Objective: To identify risk factors associated with admission and subsequent mortality among COVID-19-infected asthmatics.
    Methods: Adults at our institution with a positive polymerase chain reaction for COVID-19 between March 14 and April 27, 2020, were retrospectively identified. Comorbidities, laboratory results, and mortality rates during hospitalization were recorded.
    Results: In total, 737 of 951 (77.5%) asthma patients with COVID-19 were seen in the emergency department (ED), and 78.8% of these ED patients (581 of 737) were admitted. Individuals with previously measured mean absolute eosinophil counts (AEC) ≥150 cells/μL were less likely to be admitted (odds ratio [OR] = 0.46, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.21-0.98, P = .04), whereas concomitant heart failure (CHF), chronic kidney disease (CKD), and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) were risk factors for admission. Hospitalized patients with asthma with peak hospital-measured AEC ≥150 cells/μL (n = 104) were less likely to die compared with those whose AEC remained <150 cells/μL (n = 213) (mortality rate 9.6% vs 25.8%; OR = 0.006, 95% CI: 0.0001-0.64, P = .03). This group had also higher preadmission mean AEC (237 ± 181 vs 163 ± 147 cells/μL, P = .001, OR = 2012, 95% CI: 27.3-14,816). The mortality rate in patients with asthma alone (no associated CHF, CKD, COPD, diabetes, or hypertension) was similar to that of patients without asthma or any of these comorbidities.
    Conclusions: In asthmatics, pre-existing eosinophilia (AEC ≥150 cells/μL) was protective from COVID-19-associated admission, and development of eosinophilia (AEC ≥150 cells/μL) during hospitalization was associated with decreased mortality. Preadmission AEC influenced the AEC trend during hospitalization. Having a Th2-asthma phenotype might be an important predictor for reduced COVID-19 morbidity and mortality that should be further explored in prospective and mechanistic studies.
    MeSH term(s) Adolescent ; Adult ; Age Factors ; Aged ; Asthma/epidemiology ; Body Mass Index ; COVID-19/epidemiology ; COVID-19/mortality ; Cigarette Smoking/epidemiology ; Comorbidity ; Eosinophilia/epidemiology ; Female ; Health Status ; Heart Failure/epidemiology ; Hospitalization/statistics & numerical data ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive/epidemiology ; Renal Insufficiency, Chronic/epidemiology ; Retrospective Studies ; Risk Factors ; SARS-CoV-2 ; Severity of Illness Index ; Sex Factors ; Tertiary Care Centers ; Young Adult
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-01-23
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2843237-X
    ISSN 2213-2201 ; 2213-2198
    ISSN (online) 2213-2201
    ISSN 2213-2198
    DOI 10.1016/j.jaip.2020.12.045
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  7. Article ; Online: Zinc levels of patients with a moderate to severe COVID-19 infection at hospital admission and after 4th days of ward hospitalization and their clinical outcome.

    Rodelgo Jiménez, Laura / Anchuelo, Arturo Corbatón / Soler, Pablo Matías / Muñoz, Raúl Perales / Ferrer, Manuel Fuentes / Fornie, Iñigo Sagastagoitia / Mosquera, Marina Gil / González, Mercedes Martínez-Novillo

    Journal of trace elements in medicine and biology : organ of the Society for Minerals and Trace Elements (GMS)

    2023  Volume 79, Page(s) 127200

    Abstract: ... to severe COVID-19 infection could be related to a worse outcome, although after adjustment for age, C ... Zn < 79 μg/dL showed the best performance to detect a worse outcome (Sn=0.85; Sp=0.36). Patients ... with Zn < 79 μg/dL were older (70 vs 61 y; p = 0.002) with no differences by sex. Most patients presented ...

    Abstract Background: Previous studies associate the disturbance of the Zinc (Zn) status with the severity of the disease and the inflammatory process in the critically ill patient. This decrease in Zn concentrations is an indicator of poor prognosis. Our aim was to evaluate Zn levels at admission and after four days, and to study if lower Zn levels at those days were related to a worse clinical outcome.
    Material and methods: Observational cohort study at a tertiary Hospital. Recruitment period: 09/04/2020-04/24/2021. Clinical information on hypertension, diabetes mellitus (DM), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or bronchial asthma was collected. Obesity was defined as BMI ≥ 30 Kg/m2. Blood extraction was performed at admission and after 4 days. Zn was measured by atomic absorption using a flame method. Worse clinical outcome was defined as death during admission, intensive critical care unit admission or receiving supplemental oxygen through noninvasive or invasive ventilator care.
    Results: 129 subjects were invited to participate but only 100 subjects completed the survey. According to ROC curve [AUC= 0.63 (95% CI 0.60-0.66)], Zn < 79 μg/dL showed the best performance to detect a worse outcome (Sn=0.85; Sp=0.36). Patients with Zn < 79 μg/dL were older (70 vs 61 y; p = 0.002) with no differences by sex. Most patients presented with fever, dysthermic symptoms and cough, without differences between groups. Pre-existing comorbid conditions did not differ significantly between groups. Less obese subjects were found in the Zn < 79 μg/dL group (21.4 vs 43.3%, p = 0.025). In the univariate analysis, Zn < 79 μg/dL at hospital admission was related to a worse outcome (p = 0.044), but after adjusting for age, C-reactive protein, and obesity there was no difference, but a tendency towards a worse prognosis [OR 2.20 (0.63-7.70), p = 0.215]. Zn levels increased in both groups after 4 days (66.6 vs 73.1 μg/dL at admission, and 72.2 vs 80.5 μg/dL at 4th day), with ns. difference (p = 0.214).
    Conclusion: Zn < 79 μg/dL at admission for a moderate to severe COVID-19 infection could be related to a worse outcome, although after adjustment for age, C-reactive protein levels and obesity, this Zn level threshold did not show statistically significant difference in the composite end point, but a tendency towards a worse prognosis. In addition, patients with the best clinical evolution showed higher serum Zn levels at 4th day after hospital admission than the patients with a worse prognosis.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; COVID-19 ; C-Reactive Protein ; Hospitalization ; Obesity ; Hospitals
    Chemical Substances C-Reactive Protein (9007-41-4)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-05-13
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Observational Study ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1236267-0
    ISSN 1878-3252 ; 1611-602X ; 0946-672X
    ISSN (online) 1878-3252 ; 1611-602X
    ISSN 0946-672X
    DOI 10.1016/j.jtemb.2023.127200
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  8. Article ; Online: Tobacco use as a well-recognized cause of severe COVID-19 manifestations.

    Gupta, Alpana Kumar / Nethan, Suzanne Tanya / Mehrotra, Ravi

    Respiratory medicine

    2020  Volume 176, Page(s) 106233

    Abstract: ... manifestations making the treatment of such COVID-19 patients more challenging due to their rapid clinical ... associated with severe COVID-19 outcomes. Pre-existing comorbidities in tobacco users ... the association of tobacco use with the severity of COVID-19 manifestations were searched on PubMed, MEDLINE, and ...

    Abstract Introduction: The Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infection is caused by the novel Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) primarily affecting the lungs. All tobacco-related illnesses including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and coronary artery disease are known to reduce the lung capacity and impair the immune system of the body and can greatly influence the ability to fight the novel coronavirus. The purpose of this state-of-the-art literature review is to summarize the evidence of the association of tobacco use with the severity of the COVID-19 manifestations.
    Method: Articles describing the association of tobacco use with the severity of COVID-19 manifestations were searched on PubMed, MEDLINE, and Google. This review covers the relevant studies on the subject published from January 1, 2020 to September 10, 2020.
    Results: Tobacco use in all forms, whether smoking or chewing, is significantly associated with severe COVID-19 outcomes. Pre-existing comorbidities in tobacco users such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, respiratory diseases and hypertension were found to further aggravate the disease manifestations making the treatment of such COVID-19 patients more challenging due to their rapid clinical deterioration.
    Conclusions: Current review indicates that nicotine exposure is linked to cardiopulmonary vulnerability to COVID-19 and tobacco use can be a potential risk factor for not only getting the viral infection but also its severe manifestations. The current pandemic provides a teachable moment to break the cycle of nicotine addiction and accelerate national tobacco control programs to achieve a tobacco-free world.
    MeSH term(s) COVID-19/complications ; COVID-19/epidemiology ; Health Behavior ; Humans ; Risk Factors ; Tobacco Use/adverse effects
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-11-19
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 1003348-8
    ISSN 1532-3064 ; 0954-6111
    ISSN (online) 1532-3064
    ISSN 0954-6111
    DOI 10.1016/j.rmed.2020.106233
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  9. Article ; Online: Sleep apnoea is a risk factor for severe COVID-19

    Strausz, S. / Kiiskinen, T. / Broberg, M. / Ruotsalainen, S. / Koskela, J. / Bachour, A. / Palotie, A. / Palotie, T. / Ripatti, S. / Ollila, H. M.

    Abstract: ... for severe COVID-19. To examine whether the risk for contracting COVID-19 is elevated among OSA patients ... PCR-validated COVID-19 infection including 26 (8.5%) individuals who were also OSA patients. Severe ... reported risk factors for both severe COVID-19 or risk factors and comorbidities for OSA from FinnGen. Main ...

    Abstract Objective: To investigate if obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is an independent risk factor for severe COVID-19. To examine whether the risk for contracting COVID-19 is elevated among OSA patients. Design and setting: Registry based retrospective case-control study using Finnish nationwide health registries and the FinnGen Study cohort. Participants: Information regarding OSA diagnosis and COVID-19 infection was extracted from the FinnGen study (N=260,405) with a total of 305 patients who had a recorded PCR-validated COVID-19 infection including 26 (8.5%) individuals who were also OSA patients. Severe COVID-19 (N=83, 27.2%) was defined as an infection requiring hospitalization. Among the hospitalized individuals there were 16 (19.3%) with OSA diagnosis. In addition, we also included in our analysis previously reported risk factors for both severe COVID-19 or risk factors and comorbidities for OSA from FinnGen. Main outcome measures: OSA diagnosis, information concerning COVID-19 infection such as hospitalization, were derived from Finnish National Hospital Discharge Registry, Causes of Death Registry and the National Infectious Diseases Registry. Results: We show that OSA is a risk factor for COVID-19 hospitalization independent from age, sex, body mass index (BMI), hypertension, diabetes, coronary heart disease (CHD), asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), (p-unadjusted=1.04x10^-4, OR-adjusted=5.24 [95%CI 1.33 to 23.43], p-adjusted=0.022). OSA was not associated with the risk of contracting COVID-19 (p=0.49). Conclusion: While an OSA patients risk of contracting COVID-19 is the same as non-OSA individuals, the OSA patients have a five-fold risk to be hospitalized when affected by COVID-19 than non-OSA individuals. Our findings suggest that, in assessment of patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 infection, OSA needs to be recognized as one of the comorbidity risk factors for developing a severe form of the disease.
    Keywords covid19
    Publisher MedRxiv; WHO
    Document type Article ; Online
    DOI 10.1101/2020.09.26.20202051
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  10. Article ; Online: Sleep apnoea is a risk factor for severe COVID-19

    Strausz, Satu / Kiiskinen, Tuomo / Broberg, Martin / Ruotsalainen, Sanni / Koskela, Jukka / Bachour, Adel / Palotie, Aarno / Palotie, Tuula / Ripatti, Samuli / Ollila, Hanna M

    medRxiv

    Abstract: ... for severe COVID-19. To examine whether the risk for contracting COVID-19 is elevated among OSA patients ... PCR-validated COVID-19 infection including 26 (8.5%) individuals who were also OSA patients. Severe ... reported risk factors for both severe COVID-19 or risk factors and comorbidities for OSA from FinnGen. Main ...

    Abstract Objective: To investigate if obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is an independent risk factor for severe COVID-19. To examine whether the risk for contracting COVID-19 is elevated among OSA patients. Design and setting: Registry based retrospective case-control study using Finnish nationwide health registries and the FinnGen Study cohort. Participants: Information regarding OSA diagnosis and COVID-19 infection was extracted from the FinnGen study (N=260,405) with a total of 305 patients who had a recorded PCR-validated COVID-19 infection including 26 (8.5%) individuals who were also OSA patients. Severe COVID-19 (N=83, 27.2%) was defined as an infection requiring hospitalization. Among the hospitalized individuals there were 16 (19.3%) with OSA diagnosis. In addition, we also included in our analysis previously reported risk factors for both severe COVID-19 or risk factors and comorbidities for OSA from FinnGen. Main outcome measures: OSA diagnosis, information concerning COVID-19 infection such as hospitalization, were derived from Finnish National Hospital Discharge Registry, Causes of Death Registry and the National Infectious Diseases Registry. Results: We show that OSA is a risk factor for COVID-19 hospitalization independent from age, sex, body mass index (BMI), hypertension, diabetes, coronary heart disease (CHD), asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), (p-unadjusted=1.04x10^-4, OR-adjusted=5.24 [95%CI 1.33 to 23.43], p-adjusted=0.022). OSA was not associated with the risk of contracting COVID-19 (p=0.49). Conclusion: While an OSA patients risk of contracting COVID-19 is the same as non-OSA individuals, the OSA patients have a five-fold risk to be hospitalized when affected by COVID-19 than non-OSA individuals. Our findings suggest that, in assessment of patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 infection, OSA needs to be recognized as one of the comorbidity risk factors for developing a severe form of the disease.
    Keywords covid19
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-09-28
    Publisher Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press
    Document type Article ; Online
    DOI 10.1101/2020.09.26.20202051
    Database COVID19

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