Many unmet needs still remain in the assessment and treatment of patients with chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), particularly in relation to its under-and …

In the last 2 decades, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has been increasingly
recognized as a major public health problem. Since the introduction of the Global Initiative …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is extremely common; all primary care
physicians should be able to manage this disorder. Probably 30 million Americans are …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a preventable and treatable leading
cause of worldwide morbidity and mortality that markedly increases healthcare costs …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of death in the USA, and
represents a major health, social and economic burden. COPD is underdiagnosed and often …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD is one of the conditions that physicians
frequently see in both the hospital and outpatient setting. In order to improve diagnostic and …

Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of
morbidity, mortality, and resource use worldwide. The goal of this Official American Thoracic …

Over the past decade there has been much research and interest in COPD. As a result, the
understanding and management of the disease has improved significantly. Yet, there are …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a disease state characterized by chronic
airflow limitation that is not fully reversible, with a precise definition varying between different …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by airflow obstruction that is
not fully reversible; symptoms include chronic cough, sputum production, and dyspnea with …