The gut and lungs are anatomically distinct, but potential anatomic communications and
complex pathways involving their respective microbiota have reinforced the existence of a …

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

Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) combined with bronchodilators can reduce the frequency of
exacerbations in some patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). There …

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

More than a third of patients hospitalised for acute exacerbation of COPD are readmitted to
hospital within 90 days. Healthcare professionals and service providers are expected to …

Respiratory diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), lung
fibrosis, and lung cancer, pose a huge socio-economic burden on society and are one of the …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a complex condition with pathophysiology
and clinical characteristics that vary in presence and severity between patients (1). This …

Exacerbations of COPD are one of the commonest causes of admission and readmission to
hospital. The role of digital interventions to support self-management in improving outcomes …

Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a heterogeneous disease
characterized by frequent exacerbation phenotypes independent of disease stage …

Over the past decade, revolution in microbial research has provided valuable insights into
the function of microbes that inhabit human body. This complex community of microbes …