The recognition that patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may have
systemic manifestations and often suffer from comorbid conditions has important …

A significant proportion of the current technological developments in pneumology originate
from the various areas of information technology. The spectrum ranges from smartphone …

Epidemiology data show that mortality rates for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD) patients increase with an increase in concentration of ambient particulate matter …

Publisher Summary In this chapter, a brief outline of the human respiratory system is
provided, and mechanisms of drug particle deposition in human lungs, various pulmonary …

Background Pneumonia is a major contributor to hospital admission for patients with chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, evidence for acute effects of ambient air …

Background Lung function is routinely assessed prior to surgical resection for non-small cell
lung cancer (NSCLC). Further assessment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) continues to be associated with increased
morbidity and mortality risk in spite of updated guidelines and a better understanding of this …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common condition affecting 4-9% of the
adult population and ranks among the five most prevalent causes of death worldwide1, 2 …

Rationale: The influence of body position on regional ventilation distribution is a widely
accepted physiological principle that has been adopted in routine respiratory physiotherapy …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a preventable and treatable disease. It is
among the fastest growing chronic diseases diagnosed in the world today. COPD is the third …