Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation fundamentals: diagnosis, treatment, prevention and disease impact
In chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), exacerbations (ECOPD), characterized
by an acute deterioration in respiratory symptoms, are fundamental events impacting …
by an acute deterioration in respiratory symptoms, are fundamental events impacting …
What is a COPD exacerbation? Current definitions, pitfalls, challenges and opportunities for improvement
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic illness that can be periodically
punctuated by exacerbations, characterised by acute worsening of symptoms, including …
punctuated by exacerbations, characterised by acute worsening of symptoms, including …
Risk factors of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations
SP Hogea, E Tudorache, AP Fildan… - The clinical …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a chronic respiratory disease
characterised by persistent respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation. COPD has a major …
characterised by persistent respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation. COPD has a major …
Definition, causes, pathogenesis, and consequences of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations
AI Ritchie, JA Wedzicha - Clinics in chest medicine, 2020 - chestmed.theclinics.com
Acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPDs) are episodes of
symptom worsening 1 that have significant adverse consequences for patients. 2 The …
symptom worsening 1 that have significant adverse consequences for patients. 2 The …
Impact of exacerbations on COPD
A Anzueto - European Respiratory Review, 2010 - Eur Respiratory Soc
Exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) determine disease-
associated morbidity, mortality, resource burden and healthcare costs. Acute exacerbation …
associated morbidity, mortality, resource burden and healthcare costs. Acute exacerbation …
Exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
JA Wedzicha, GC Donaldson - Respiratory care, 2003 - rc.rcjournal.com
Exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) cause morbidity, hospital
admissions, and mortality, and strongly influence health-related quality of life. Some patients …
admissions, and mortality, and strongly influence health-related quality of life. Some patients …
COPD exacerbations: causes, prevention, and treatment
AJ Mackay, JR Hurst - Medical Clinics, 2012 - medical.theclinics.com
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with episodes of acute
deterioration in respiratory health termed “exacerbations.” Exacerbations are characterized …
deterioration in respiratory health termed “exacerbations.” Exacerbations are characterized …
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations: latest evidence and clinical implications
H Qureshi, A Sharafkhaneh… - … advances in chronic …, 2014 - journals.sagepub.com
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality
worldwide and results in an economic and social burden that is both substantial and …
worldwide and results in an economic and social burden that is both substantial and …
The role of bronchodilator treatment in the prevention of exacerbations of COPD
JA Wedzicha, M Decramer… - European Respiratory …, 2012 - Eur Respiratory Soc
Exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are natural events in the
progression of the disease, and are characterised by acute worsening of symptoms …
progression of the disease, and are characterised by acute worsening of symptoms …
Exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are of major importance in terms of
their prolonged detrimental effects on patients, the acceleration in disease progression and …
their prolonged detrimental effects on patients, the acceleration in disease progression and …