The clinical effective of sodium/glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitors on admission frequency, duration and use of acute non-invasive ventilation in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A single-centre 24-month retrospective observation

SGLT2i therapy in COPD patients was associated with a significantly reduced hospital length of stay during exacerbations, regardless of underlying heart failure or diabetes status. However, no differences were observed in admission frequency or acute NIV utilisation. These findings support the hypothesis of a beneficial anti-inflammatory or cardiopulmonary effect of SGLT2i in COPD and warrant further investigation through prospective trials to explore their therapeutic role in this population.