Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a progressive pulmonary disorder
underpinned by poorly reversible airflow resulting from chronic bronchitis or emphysema …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common and debilitating condition that
often necessitates hospitalization for exacerbations. Since COPD exacerbations can cause …

Introduction The clinical course of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is marked
by acute exacerbation events that increase hospitalization rates and healthcare spending …

Background Acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD)
impose a significant burden on patients and the emergency health care system. Patients …

While there is no cure for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), its progressive
nature and the formidable challenge to manage its symptoms warrant a more extensive …

There is compelling epidemiological evidence that airway exposure to cigarette smoke, air
pollution particles, as well as bacterial and viral pathogens is strongly related to acute …

Background: Acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD
(AECOPD) can cause a significant decrease in patient lung function, and are the main …

Air pollution is a major worldwide concern, and exposure to particulate matter (PM) can
increase the risks of pulmonary diseases. Normal human bronchial epithelial cells were …

Introduction Risk patients admitted to hospital wards may quickly develop haemodynamic
deterioration and early recognition has high priority to allow preventive intervention. The …

A doença pulmonar obstrutiva crônica (DPOC) é uma das principais causas de mortalidade
no mundo, sendo o tabagismo o maior fator de risco. Os sintomas incluem dispneia crônica …