Pulmonary hyperinflation is a major medical problem in patients with advanced chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or acute asthma. The apparent beneficial effects of …

The natural history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterised by an
accelerated annual decline in forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1). One of the …

Worsening of underlying bronchospasm may be associated with acute exacerbations of
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). As airway obstruction becomes more …

Background Definition: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterised by
airflow obstruction caused by chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or both Emphysema is …

The assessment of reversibility is recognized as being an essential part of the management
of airways obstruction, but testing for reversibility of airways obstruction may not be useful for …

Background Bronchodilators are first-line therapy for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD). Several classes of bronchodilators are available, which may be used singly or in …

Anticholinergic bronchodilators have transformed from a fascinating ancient history of
inhaling smoke from medicinal plants to the present day formulations of N-quaternary …

Bronchodilator drugs are widely used therapeutic agents for treatment of asthma and
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In order to mantain bronchodilation, both …

Amaç: KOAHda en sık görülen komorbiteler; iskelet kas anormallikleri, hipertansiyon, diabet,
koroner arter hastalıkları, kalp yetmezliği, kanser, pulmoner vasküler hastalıklar ve serebro …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive disease and associated
with increased morbidity and mortality. Smoking cessation is the only intervention that can …