Health status measurement is a common feature of studies in chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD). This review assesses recent evidence for the validity of these …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of world-wide mortality
and disability. On average∼ 5–15% of adults in industrialized countries have COPD defined …

The effects of respiratory viral infection on the time course of chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD) exacerbation were examined by monitoring changes in systemic …

We analyzed Lung Health Study (LHS) data to assess the effect of self-reported lower
respiratory illnesses resulting in physician visits (LRI) on lung function. Participants were …

Although exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is important in
terms of health and costs, there is little information about which are the risk factors. We …

Purpose: To review critically the available data on diagnostic evaluation, risk stratification,
and therapeutic management of patients with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive …

Objective: To assess the effects of oral mucolytics in adults with stable chronic bronchitis and
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Design: Systematic review of randomised controlled …

This study examined health status decline in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD). Data are from the Inhaled Steroids in Obstructive Lung Disease (ISOLDE) …

BACKGROUND Endothelin (ET)-l is a bronchoconstrictor peptide produced in the airways. It
has been implicated in the pathogenesis of asthma and virally mediated airway …

Study objectives To critically review the available data on the diagnostic evaluation, risk
stratification, and therapeutic management of patients with acute exacerbations of COPD …