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

In chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), exacerbations (ECOPD), characterized
by an acute deterioration in respiratory symptoms, are fundamental events impacting …

DNA viruses often persist in the body of their host, becoming latent and recurring many
months or years later. By contrast, most RNA viruses cause acute infections that are cleared …

Background Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is an important cause of serious respiratory
illness in older adults. Comparison of RSV and influenza infection in hospitalized older …

Exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are episodes of worsening
of symptoms, leading to substantial morbidity and mortality. COPD exacerbations are …

Background Asthma prevalence has increased in recent years, and evidence suggests that
diet may be a contributing factor. Increased use of processed foods has led to a decrease in …

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 …

Human respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) was first isolated in 1956 from a laboratory
chimpanzee with upper respiratory tract disease (for general reviews, see references 21, 57 …

Background The role of systemic inflammation in asthma is unclear. The aim of this study
was to compare systemic inflammation in subjects with stable asthma, categorized by airway …

Background Bronchiectasis remains a major public health problem, but factors influencing
its natural history are not well characterized. The objective of our study was to explore …