… by a progressive airflow obstruction that is not fully reversible 4 . According to the Global
Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease guidelines 2 , the diagnosis of COPD requires …

… was to identify factors associated with diagnostic instability of airway obstruction, such as
age, sex, … Reversible airflow obstruction predicts future chronic obstructive pulmonary disease …

… a diagnosis of OSA is made and to determine the presence of upper airway collapsibility,
instability … ] to make better use of resources and establish priorities in the diagnosis waiting lists. …

… with mild to moderate airflow obstruction.38 … Diagnostic instability and reversals of
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease diagnosis in individuals with mild to moderate airflow …

… In the current study, airflow obstruction was mainly … Diagnostic instability and reversals of
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease diagnosis in individuals with mild to moderate airflow …

… open, is reduced, leading to airway instability and airways that are prone to premature closure
… This is probably party due to a late diagnosis of FAO after irreversible damage/changes to …

… Therefore, early diagnosis and adequate management is … Respiratory mechanic instability
(RMI) is a concept that reflects … to estimate obstructive respiratory events in the diagnosis of …

… cough or dysphonia, and stridor in cases of severe obstruction [1]. With an incidence of up …
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), resulting in a reported mean time to definite diagnosis …

… contribute to the neuromuscular dysfunction and instability of the upper airway, predisposing
… Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the diagnostic role of upper and lower …

… for diagnosis of COPD are spirometric confirmation of post-bronchodilator airflow obstruction
(… In order to establish definite COPD diagnosis, a five-step evaluation should be performed, …