Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases in Thailand : Incidence, prevalence, present status and future trends

• Main Authors: Sawang Saenghirunvattana, Boonsong Aeimrerksiri, Kreetha Thamakumpee, Wathanachai Susangrut, Somboon Tansupasawasdikul, Somkiat Wongthim, Chantana Siriwongwattana, Vittaya Kongngeon, Piboon Jerathamopart, Wipa Reechaipichitkul, Noravee Juajamsai, Arth Nana, Jureerat Bavornwattanawong
• Other Authors: Mahidol University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Medicine
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/26715

Material and Method : Data on cases of COPD in 1999 were collected. Results : tablel presented The mortality rate was 0.6-3.4 per cent in OPD cases and 11-17 per cent in IPD cases. The hospital stay was 2-90 days (mean 14 days). The cost per day in the ICU of government hospitals was Bht 7,000 and i...