Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death
worldwide. COPD, however, is a heterogeneous collection of diseases with differing causes …

Respiratory and/or limb muscle dysfunction, which are frequently observed in chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients, contribute to their disease prognosis …

Background Evidence is weak for the ability of long-term non-invasive positive pressure
ventilation (NPPV) to improve survival in patients with stable hypercapnic chronic obstructive …

In the next decade, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) will be a major leading
cause of death worldwide. Impaired muscle function and mass are common systemic …

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small non-coding RNAs which can act as master regulators of
gene expression, modulate almost all biological process and are essential for maintaining …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive respiratory disorder that
may lead to gas exchange abnormalities, including hypercapnia. Chronic hypercapnia is an …

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a disease that is spreading worldwide
and is responsible for a huge number of deaths annually. It is characterized by progressive …

Gastro-oesophageal reflux is associated with a wide range of respiratory disorders,
including asthma, isolated chronic cough, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, chronic obstructive …

The main complaint of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is
shortness of breath with exercise, that is usually progressive. The principal mechanism that …

In patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), skeletal muscle dysfunction
is a major comorbidity that negatively impacts their exercise capacity and quality of life. In …