Table 2.
Characteristics of the 11 patients hospitalized with exacerbated COPD.
| N = 11 | |
|---|---|
| Female, % | 63.6 |
| Age, y | 65.5 ± 11.1 |
| Smoking (pack-years) | 56.3 ± 39.9 |
| FFMI, Kg/m2 | 16.1 ± 2.16 |
| BMI, Kg/m2 | 26.0 ± 4.72 |
| BODE index | 6.0 ± 1.7 |
| Charlson index | 3.2 ± 2.0 |
| 6MWD, m |
224.8 ± 114.2 |
Values expressed as mean ± standard deviation. All patients were receiving oral corticosteroids, inhaled bronchodilators, and antibiotics. FFMI: fat free mass index; BMI: body mass index; BODE: body mass index, airflow obstruction, dyspnea, and exercise capacity; 6MWD: six-minute walk distance.