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Disease-associated gut microbiome and metabolome changes in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

open access: yesNature Communications, 2020
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
K. Bowerman   +13 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

open access: yesBMJ, 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
openaire   +5 more sources

Evaluation of Arterial Stiffness in Patients with Bronchial Asthma and Co-Existent Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

open access: yesGalician Medical Journal, 2017
The objective of the research was to determine the characteristics of arterial stiffness and cardiovascular risk in patients with co-existence of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Materials and methods.
Kseniia Nazarenko
doaj   +1 more source

Global burden of medication non-adherence in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma: a narrative review of the clinical and economic case for smart inhalers

open access: yesJournal of Thoracic Disease, 2021
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 ...
Evalyne M Jansen   +5 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

The Evaluation of Pulmonary Function Tests in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Cardio-Thoracic Medicine, 2013
Introduction: Recently a relation between female sex hormones and severity of asthma symptoms has been proposed. As a common endocrine dysfunction, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) could significantly influence the level of sex hormones in PCOS patients.
Davood Attaran   +5 more
doaj  

Determinants of initial inhaled corticosteroid use in patients with GOLD A/B COPD:a retrospective study of UK general practice [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
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.
A Agusti   +26 more
core   +3 more sources

Inhaled corticosteroids versus long-acting beta -agonists for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (Review). [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
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.
Agarwal   +105 more
core   +2 more sources

Economic Burden of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): A Systematic Literature Review

open access: yesInternational Journal of COPD, 2020
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
I. Iheanacho   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Editorial: Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) 2023 Guidelines for COPD, Including COVID-19, Climate Change, and Air Pollution

open access: yesMedical Science Monitor, 2023
The 2023 Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) report includes relevant topics from the clinician’s perspective and evidence published on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) since GOLD 2017. The World Health Organization (
D. Parums
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Self management and symptom monitoring among older adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
Aims. To describe self-management, symptom monitoring and the associated influences among older adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Background.
Chenoweth, L   +3 more
core   +1 more source

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