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. 2015 Dec;7(12):2203–2213. doi: 10.3978/j.issn.2072-1439.2015.12.17

Table 4. Risk factors associated with occurred COPD exacerbation.

Risk factors Odds ratio 95% CI P value
History of pneumonia (ref = no) Yes 18.09 8.86–36.94 <0.001
Total of CAT score (ref = CATSUM <10) CATSUM ≥10 1.79 1.23–2.59 0.002
FEV1 (%) 0.98 0.97–0.99 <0.001
COPD exacerbation (ref <2) Exacerbation ≥2 5.67 3.56–9.03 <0.001

Multivariate logistic regression model (P value <0.001). COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; FEV1, forced expiratory volumes in 1 second.