Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a global health problem and a significant
cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. COPD also occupies a significant and …

Background Preserved ratio impaired spirometry (PRISm) is an incompletely understood
respiratory condition. We investigated the incidence and significant predictive factors of …

The prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is high in South Korea
which has remained virtually unchanged over the past few years. Other challenges related …

Background Sarcopenia may worsen disease progression and lead to poor outcomes in
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Objectives We aimed to determine the effect …

Purpose Pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is a well-known risk factor for airflow obstruction and
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The prognosis of TB without sequelae on …

Background Understanding the burden of disease is important to establish cost-effective
treatment strategies and to allocate healthcare resources appropriately. However, little …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory airway disease
requiring frequent outpatient visits and lifelong management. We aimed to evaluate the roles …

Background Multiple inhaler triple therapy (MITT), comprising inhaled corticosteroids (ICS),
long-acting beta-agonists (LABA), and long-acting muscarinic antagonists (LAMA), has been …

Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels reflect skeletal muscle volume and general
performance, which are associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) …

Abstract In South Korea, there are few studies to understand the current status of pulmonary
rehabilitation in clinical practice and develop it. This study aimed to assess the current status …