A gap exists between guidelines and real-world clinical practice for the management and
treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Although this has narrowed in …

Background Self management interventions help patients with chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD) acquire and practise the skills they need to carry out disease …

Acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are associated with a
significant mortality, health and economic burden. Their diagnosis, assessment and …

Exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) determine disease-
associated morbidity, mortality, resource burden and healthcare costs. Acute exacerbation …

Rationale: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) remains undiagnosed in many
individuals with persistent airflow limitation. These individuals may be susceptible to …

Background Exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) lead to
significant increases in resource utilization and cost to the health care system. COPD …

Background The combination of aclidinium bromide, a long-acting anticholinergic, and
formoterol fumarate, a long-acting beta 2-agonist (400/12 μg twice daily) achieves …

Background Self‐management interventions help people with chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD) to acquire and practise the skills they need to carry out disease‐specific …

Background An individualised action plan (AP) is a potentially effective method of helping
patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to recognise and anticipate …

Aim To assess the associations of oral hygiene and periodontal health with chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations. Material and Methods In total, 392 …