Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs)
are chronic inflammatory diseases of mucosal tissues that affect the respiratory and …

An association between oral conditions such as periodontal disease and several respiratory
conditions has been noted. For example, recent evidence has suggested a central role for …

This document is an update of the original 1993 statement on community-acquired
pneumonia, incorporating new information about bacteriology, patient stratification …

Background The role of bacterial pathogens in acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease is controversial. In older studies, the rates of isolation of bacterial …

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

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a disorder characterized by reduced
maximum expiratory flow and slow forced emptying of the lungs; features which do not …

Background: Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are prone to
frequent exacerbations which are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. Stable …

Nanozymes with enzyme-like catalytic performances have served as ideal surrogates for
nature enzymes in diverse applications due to their low cost and excellent catalytic stability …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the fourth leading cause of death in the
United States. The precise role of bacterial infection in the course and pathogenesis of …

The lower airways of asymptomatic chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients
can be colonized by bacteria, mainly Haemophilus influenza, Streptococcus pneumoniae …