There is increasing interest in the origins of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD),
as it is envisaged that preventive efforts and treatment can modify its clinical course. The …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has been a major public health problem
during the 20th century, and will remain a challenge for the foreseeable future. Worldwide …

Summary⇓ Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity
and mortality in the USA, and it remains one of the few diseases that continues to increase …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the most common chronic lung disease in
the world, and its associated health burdens and costs are mounting. Until recently, it was …

The burden of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is rising, incurring a major
health care burden worldwide. There is no specific therapy other than smoking cessation …

Chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD) is responsible for substantial rates of mortality and
economic burden, and is one of the most important public-health concerns. As the disease …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) was traditionally thought to be caused by
tobacco smoking. However, recognition of the importance of non-smoking-related risk …

Aims Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is usually a progressive condition.
Undiagnosed early‐stage disease, particularly in symptomatic patients, is likely to become …

CHRONIC obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is now the fourth leading cause of death
in the United States, exceeded only by heart attacks, cancers, and stroke. It is estimated that …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a highly prevalent disease that has a
large impact on quality of life for patients and their families and kills millions of people …