Immunopathogenesis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease : Current Opinion in
Pulmonary Medicine Immunopathogenesis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major public health problem because of
its high prevalence, rising incidence and associated socio-economic cost. The inhalation of …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) progression is characterized by
accumulation of inflammatory mucous exudates in the lumens of small airways, and …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by an irreversible limitation
on pulmonary airflow associated with chronic inflammation and mucous hypersecretion …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the fourth leading cause of death in the
US and a major worldwide healthcare problem. The pathophysiologic mechanisms that …

Due to the enormous burden of disease and escalating healthcare costs, there is now
renewed interest in the underlying cellular and molecular mechanisms of chronic obstructive …

Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a non-specific inflammation,
which involves the airways, lung parenchyma and pulmonary vessels. The inflammation …

This review is an account of how pulmonary damage caused by cigarette smoke and other
environmental toxins can incite inflammatory and immunologic reactions that culminate in …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) could develop following long-term exposure
of individuals to cigarette smoke, toxic gases, and particulate matter, resulting in airway flow …

Chronic inflammatory responses in the lungs contribute to the development and progression
of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Although research studies focused …