Determinants of initial inhaled corticosteroid use in patients with GOLD A/B COPD:a retrospective study of UK general practice [PDF]
Initial use of inhaled corticosteroid therapy is common in patients with Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) A or B chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, contrary to GOLD guidelines.
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Advances in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common respiratory disorder with significant morbidity and mortality. Despite its prevalence, COPD is underdiagnosed, and many patients do not receive a diagnosis until the disease is clinically advanced.
M. Ferrera, W. Labaki, M. Han
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Inhaled corticosteroids versus long-acting beta -agonists for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (Review). [PDF]
Long-acting beta(2)-agonists and inhaled corticosteroids can be used as maintenance therapy by patients with moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. These interventions are often taken together in a combination inhaler.
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third commonest cause of death globally, and manifests as a progressive inflammatory lung disease with no curative treatment. The lung microbiome contributes to COPD progression, but the function of the
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Medication non-adherence to asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease therapy poses a significant burden for patients and societies. Non-adherence encompasses poor initiation, implementation (including poor inhalation technique) and non ...
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Prediction of disease progression, treatment response and dropout in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). [PDF]
Drug development in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has been characterised by unacceptably high failure rates. In addition to the poor sensitivity in forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), numerous causes are known to contribute to ...
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Self management and symptom monitoring among older adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [PDF]
Aims. To describe self-management, symptom monitoring and the associated influences among older adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Background.
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Acute and Chronic Effects of Smoking on Inflammation Markers in Exhaled Breath Condensate in Current Smokers [PDF]
Background: Long-term cigarette smoking is associated with pulmonary inflammation, but the acute effects of smoking have been less well studied. Analysis of the exhaled breath condensate (EBC) can provide noninvasive markers that might be indicative of ...
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Economic Burden of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): A Systematic Literature Review
Background and Objectives Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects over 250 million people globally, carrying a notable economic burden. This systematic literature review aimed to highlight the economic burden associated with moderate-to-very
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Four patients with a history of acute exacerbations of COPD: implementing the CHEST/Canadian Thoracic Society guidelines for preventing exacerbations [PDF]
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