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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
, 2010 This topic describes Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in detail with different examples including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. The role of smoking is also discussed in relation to the disease.
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Journal of Physiotherapy, 2020 No abstract ...
Bonnevie, Tristan, Elkins, Mark
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease [PDF]
AAOHN Journal, 2007 Outpatient management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is reviewed in this paper. Smoking cessation is probably important, although its benefit in established COPD is unproven. Bronchodilator therapy may be of more than symptomatic benefit and is indicated in virtually all patients.
Susan J, Corbridge, Jean K, Berry
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [PDF]
The Lancet, 1998 Acute exacerbations of underlying COPD are a common cause of respiratory deterioration. Developments have been made in preventive measures, but admission to hospital for acute exacerbations can be expected to remain common. Several expert consensus guidelines have been published to define the appropriate management of COPD patients.
Madison, J Mark, Irwin, Richard S
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [PDF]
Current Opinion in Anaesthesiology, 2012 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common cause of primary hospital admission and also a common coexisting disease among surgical patients. This translational review focused on recent studies related to the perioperative care of COPD patients.In addition to the crucial role of smoking cessation, the use of corticosteroids, antibiotics ...
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[Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease].
Open respiratory archives, 2022 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is related to smoking as the main etiological agent although there are other risk factors that can interact influencing the development of the disease. The definition of COPD is based on three points: the presence of persistent respiratory symptoms, exposure to risk agents, and a non-reversible obstructive ...
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease [PDF]
Critical Care Nursing Quarterly, 2016 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic smoking-related lung disease associated with significant mortality and morbidity. It carries an enormous economic burden on the health care system. This results in a significant social impact on affected patients and their families.
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
BMJ, 2003 Three distinct disorders combine to produce chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): emphysema, peripheral airway disease or bronchospasm, and chronic bronchitis. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is defined as a disease state characterized by airflow limitation that is not fully reversible.
David, Price, Martin, Duerden
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Management and prevention of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations: a state of the art review [PDF]
, 2009 Exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are important events in the natural history of this prevalent and devastating condition. This review provides a concise, state of the art summary on prevention and management of exacerbations.
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Auditory function assessment in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
SAGE Open Medicine, 2023 Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a multisystem disease with multiple comorbidities. Hearing is dependent on the cochlear functions that may be affected by oxygenation. Affection of hearing is problematic and represents a major concern
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