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Pathogenesis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [PDF]
Clinics in Chest Medicine, 2005 The current paradigm for the pathogenesis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is that chronic airflow limitation results from an abnormal inflammatory response to inhaled particles and gases in the lung. Airspace inflammation appears to be different
Macnee, W
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease [PDF]
Canadian Respiratory 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.
Andrew McIvor, Paul Little
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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 ...
Andreas Güldner +2 more
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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.
Richard S. Irwin, J. Mark Madison
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Journal of Physiotherapy, 2020 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by persistent respiratory symptoms and progressive airflow obstruction. Tobacco smoking is the leading cause but not the only one. A postbronchodilator FEV1-FVC ratio less than 0.70 is required for a diagnosis of COPD.
Tristan Bonnevie, Mark R. Elkins
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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.
Anil Singh +4 more
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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 ...
García Castillo, Elena +4 more
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Surrogate Markers of Cardiovascular Risk and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Large Case-Controlled Study. [PDF]
, 2018 Cardiovascular disease is a common comorbidity and cause of mortality in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. A better understanding of mechanisms of cardiovascular risk in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients is needed to improve clinical ...
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SAGE Open Medicine, 2021 Objectives: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease contributes to substantial health and economic burden worldwide. Co-morbid depression and anxiety are highly prevalent in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Muhammad Omair Husain +10 more
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Self management and symptom monitoring among older adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [PDF]
, 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
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