Introduction
COPD
COPD, LUNG DISEASES, CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the most common lung diseases with a prevalence between 9 and 19% in the age groups over 60 years [Along with a higher prevalence of COPD in older adults, these patients are more often affected by polypharmacy [Most data on treatment safety in COPD focus on the correct use of inhaler devices [ADRs are important reasons for emergency interventions and account for about 6.5% of all consultations in the emergency department (ED) [This study analyzes the use and relevance of inhaled therapies in COPD patients with polypharmacy in relation to ADR complaints, which were severe enough to warrant presentation to German emergency departments.