In patients with pulmonary disease, disease severity and prognosis are determined not only
by lung function impairment (1, 2). In patients with mild, moderate, or severe disease …

Palliative care services for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
have been limited in most health care schemes despite the significant impact its symptoms …

Background: Pulmonary rehabilitation is one of the main interventions to reduce the use of
health resources, and it promotes a reduction in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a costly cause of morbidity and mortality
in the US The objective of this study was to use contemporary national data—specifically …

Background Although several studies have assessed the effect of Tai Chi in management of
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), these studies have a wide sample variation …

BACKGROUND: Exercise training is an important component of pulmonary rehabilitation,
but it remains questionable how training intensity affects patient-centered outcomes. The …

Background: Pulmonary rehabilitation has been shown to be effective for improving quality
of life and function in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) but has …

Despite an enormous amount of research and many official statements, the definition,
diagnosis, and staging of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) remain …

Asthma remains one of the most common chronic respiratory problems clinicians face. The
AJRCCM is dedicated to bringing its readers not only original research in basic …

As the American and global population ages, there is an increasing number of people living
with chronic medical conditions and disability, often with multiple comorbidities. Given the …