Exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: when are antibiotics indicated? A systematic review
MA Puhan, D Vollenweider, T Latshang, J Steurer… - Respiratory …, 2007 - Springer
Background For decades, there is an unresolved debate about adequate prescription of
antibiotics for patients suffering from exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease …
antibiotics for patients suffering from exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease …
Impact on patients' health status following early identification of a COPD exacerbation
J Bourbeau, G Ford, H Zackon, N Pinsky… - European …, 2007 - Eur Respiratory Soc
The current study aimed to assess the impact on patient health status during an acute
exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD). A total of 421 COPD …
exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD). A total of 421 COPD …
[HTML][HTML] Seven-year time course of lung function, symptoms, health-related quality of life, and exercise tolerance in COPD patients undergoing pulmonary …
K Foglio, L Bianchi, G Bruletti, R Porta, M Vitacca… - Respiratory …, 2007 - Elsevier
AIM: To evaluate the long-term course of outcome indexes in patients with chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) undergoing repeated pulmonary rehabilitation …
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) undergoing repeated pulmonary rehabilitation …
Macrolides, quinolones and amoxicillin/clavulanate for chronic bronchitis: a meta-analysis
The comparative effectiveness and safety of macrolides, quinolones and
amoxicillin/clavulanate (A/C) for the treatment of patients with acute bacterial exacerbation of …
amoxicillin/clavulanate (A/C) for the treatment of patients with acute bacterial exacerbation of …
Viral etiology of acute exacerbations of COPD in Hong Kong
Introduction Viral respiratory infections may precipitate acute exacerbations of COPD
(AECOPD). However, little is known about viral etiology related to AECOPD in Asia. We …
(AECOPD). However, little is known about viral etiology related to AECOPD in Asia. We …
[HTML][HTML] A community-based, time-matched, case-control study of respiratory viruses and exacerbations of COPD
AF Hutchinson, AK Ghimire, MA Thompson, JF Black… - Respiratory …, 2007 - Elsevier
Respiratory viruses are associated with severe acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD) in hospitalized patients. However, exacerbations are …
pulmonary disease (COPD) in hospitalized patients. However, exacerbations are …
A prediction model for bacterial etiology in acute exacerbations of COPD
H Lode, M Allewelt, S Balk, A De Roux, H Mauch… - Infection, 2007 - Springer
Objectives: Bacteria play a leading role in acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD), but we lack predictors of bacterial etiology. We developed a …
pulmonary disease (COPD), but we lack predictors of bacterial etiology. We developed a …
The relationship between inflammatory markers and disability in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
R Garrod, J Marshall, E Barley, S Fredericks… - Primary Care …, 2007 - nature.com
Aims: To examine relationships between markers of systemic inflammation and functional
status in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Methods: 41 COPD …
status in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Methods: 41 COPD …
Exacerbations of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): focus on virus induced exacerbations
Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are the 2 most prevalent chronic
airway diseases. Much of the morbidity, mortality and health care costs of the diseases are …
airway diseases. Much of the morbidity, mortality and health care costs of the diseases are …
A 1-year prospective study of the infectious etiology in patients hospitalized with acute exacerbations of COPD
Introduction: Infection is a major cause of acute exacerbations of COPD (AECOPDs). We
aimed to study the infectious etiology related to AECOPD. Methods: Patients admitted to an …
aimed to study the infectious etiology related to AECOPD. Methods: Patients admitted to an …