Severe COPD exacerbation was defined as hospitalization or emergency room visit with one of the following ICD-10 codes as the principal or secondary diagnosis: COPD (J43.X [except J43.0] or J44.X), COPD-related disease (pneumonia [J12.XJ17.X], pulmonary thromboembolism [I26, I26.0, or I26.9], dyspnea [R06.0], or acute respiratory distress syndrome [J80]), and a prescription for systemic steroids or antibiotics at the same visit [26]
Thompson had become such a power as a writer that almost no subject seemed worthy of his talent
Then, about halfway through it, I realized I was risking putting myself into a horrible cycle of addiction and put it out
He says he hasnt had a drink since 2002, but as he liked to tell me, Ive spilled more than youve ever drank. (I think it would be a close call.) Over the years, we would develop a great, fruitful relationship, even if there were times, many times, when I was deeply worried about his mental health and addiction issues