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

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with chronic inflammation
affecting predominantly the lung parenchyma and peripheral airways that results in largely …

Over 200 years ago, René Laennec published the first description of emphysema, an
important pathobiological element of what is today known as chronic obstructive pulmonary …

Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) both cause airway obstruction
and are associated with chronic inflammation of the airways. However, the nature and sites …

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are arguably the most important comorbidities in chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). CVDs are common in people with COPD, and their …

Background: Limb muscle dysfunction is prevalent in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD) and it has important clinical implications, such as reduced exercise tolerance …

Background Point-of-care testing of C-reactive protein (CRP) may be a way to reduce
unnecessary use of antibiotics without harming patients who have acute exacerbations of …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) involves chronic inflammation of the lung,
particularly in peripheral airways and parenchyma, which increases during acute …

It is now well understood that once in contact with biological fluids, nanoscale objects lose
their original identity and acquire a new biological character, referred to as a protein corona …

Rationale: Exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are
heterogeneous with respect to inflammation and etiology. Objectives: Investigate biomarker …