Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and cardiovascular disease (CVD)
frequently occur together and their coexistence is associated with worse outcomes than …

Arterial hypertension is a leading cause of death globally. Due to ageing, the rising
incidence of obesity, and socioeconomic and environmental changes, its incidence …

Background: Pulmonary rehabilitation is recognized as a core component of the
management of individuals with chronic respiratory disease. Since the 2006 American …

Aim Pulmonary rehabilitation has established itself as a key management strategy in people
with chronic respiratory disease. The role of pulmonary rehabilitation has recently been …

Rationale: Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are afflicted by
comorbidities. Few studies have prospectively evaluated COPD comorbidities and mortality …

By 2020, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) will be the third cause of mortality.
Extrapulmonary comorbidities influence the prognosis of patients with COPD. Tobacco …

Rationale: Comorbidities contribute to disease severity and mortality in patients with chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Comorbidities have been studied individually and …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality
worldwide. Age and smoking are common risk factors for COPD and other illnesses, often …

Significant heterogeneity of clinical presentation and disease progression exists within
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Although FEV1 inadequately describes this …

Pulmonary rehabilitation is an essential component of care for people with chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and is supported by strong scientific evidence …