Exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are of major importance in terms of
their prolonged detrimental effects on patients, the acceleration in disease progression and …

Exacerbations of COPD are thought to be caused by interactions between host factors,
bacteria, viruses, and changes in air quality to produce increased inflammation in the lower …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality
worldwide and results in an economic and social burden that is both substantial and …

Acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPDs) are episodes of
symptom worsening 1 that have significant adverse consequences for patients. 2 The …

Abstract Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a chronic respiratory disease
characterised by persistent respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation. COPD has a major …

Exacerbations of COPD are thought to be caused by complex interactions between the host,
bacteria, viruses, and environmental pollution. These factors increase the inflammatory …

Exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) cause morbidity, hospital
admissions, and mortality, and strongly influence health-related quality of life. Some patients …

The progressive course of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is often
aggravated by exacerbations, the majority of them produced by bronchial infection. Frequent …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is defined independently of exacerbations,
which are largely a feature of moderate-to-severe disease. This article is the result of a …

Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity
and mortality worldwide. COPD exacerbations are associated with a worsening of lung …