Between 3 and 7 million Americans are currently diagnosed with chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD), and the true prevalence is probably greater than 16 million (1) …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by the destruction of
alveolar tissue (in emphysema) and airway remodeling (leading to chronic bronchitis), which …

Introduction: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major public health
problem with increasing morbidity and mortality. It is characterized by airflow obstruction that …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the leading global causes of
morbidity and mortality. A hallmark of COPD is progressive airflow obstruction primarily …

The year 2010 marked several milestones for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD). Unfortunately, COPD moved from fourth leading cause of death in the United States …

Update on the Pathogenesis of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | New England Journal of
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Update on Clinical Aspects of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | New England Journal of
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Traditionally, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has been understood as a
disease of the lungs, characterized by irreversible airflow limitation due to chronic bronchitis …

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 …

By 2020 chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) will be the third leading cause of
mortality and fifth leading cause of morbidity. Research over the past two decades has shed …