Prospective Cohort Study of Molecular Mechanism of Lower Respiratory Tract Microbes in Patients With AECOPD

This study will be based on a prospective cohort design in patients with COPD who are eligible for the study. Fifty patients who met the criteria for inclusion and exclusion of COPD exacerbations and signed informed consent will participate in the study. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of the lower respiratory tract microbiome on lung tissue remodeling, decreased lung function, and clinical symptoms in patients with AECOPD. Baseline screening includes demographic data, medical history, combined medication records, symptoms, signs, symptom scores, number of acute exacerbations, blood cells and inflammatory factors, electrocardiogram, lung function, alveolar lavage fluid microbe NGS, and safety observation indicators. Patients will be followed up every 3 months for a period of 1 year. The primary and secondary endpoints are as follows. Primary endpoint： Changes in FEV1 (forced expiratory volume in the first second) within 1 year of follow-up Secondary endpoint： Changes in CAT, CCQ, mMRC scores during 1 year of follow-up Changes in lung function during 1 year of follow-up: FEV1 / FVC Changes in blood routine, IgE, and eosinophil count within 1 year of follow-up Number of hospital admissions due to acute exacerbation during 1 year of follow-up