Chronic respiratory diseases are among the leading causes of mortality worldwide, with the
major contributor, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) accounting for …

Exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are episodes of acute
worsening of respiratory symptoms that require additional therapy. These events play a …

Acute exacerbations are significant events in the course of COPD. The pathogenesis of
exacerbations was poorly understood, specifically, the role of bacteria was highly …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a disease with high prevalence and
substantial associated economical burden. A significant determinant of quality of life, long …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the most common chronic respiratory
condition in adults and is characterized by progressive airflow limitation that is not fully …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of disability and death
world-wide, where chronic inflammation accelerates lung function decline. Pathological …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations are important events that
contribute to worsening health status, disease progression, and mortality. They are mainly …

Introduction The aetiology of acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD) remains incompletely understood and strategies for treatment and prevention have …

Acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) are a common
occurrence and characterize the natural history of the disease. Over the past decade, new …

ABSTRACT COPD is a major global concern, increasingly so in the context of ageing
populations. The role of infections in disease pathogenesis and progression is known to be …