The optimal care of the patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) requires
an individualized, patient-centered approach that recognizes and treats all aspects of the …

Patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has to become a partner and an
active participant in his own care, that is, disease self-management. The goal of this article is …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality
worldwide. Age and smoking are common risk factors for COPD and other illnesses, often …

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Background Favorable effects of formal pulmonary rehabilitation in selected moderate to
severe COPD patients are well established. Few data are available on the effects and costs …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity and
mortality. Early detection and appropriate treatment and management of COPD can lower …

This article reviews the rationale for and the benefits from a pulmonary rehabilitation
approach to the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Key clinical …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a highly prevalent disease characterized
by nonreversible airway obstruction. Well-characterized symptoms such as exertional …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is unique among leading causes of death in
western society. Prevalence, associated morbidity and attributable mortality continue to rise …

COPD is an underdiagnosed, undertreated, and yet largely preventable disease. COPD
affects millions of Americans on a daily basis, accounts for tens of thousands of deaths per …