Prevalence of COPD and respiratory symptoms associated with biomass smoke exposure in a suburban area.

abstract：Background:Domiciliary noninvasive ventilation (NIV) use in stable hypercarbic COPD is becoming increasingly widespread. However, treatment compliance criteria and factors related to compliance remain to be defined. Methods:This research was designed as a prospective, cross-sectional, multicenter real-life study. Chro...

journal_title：International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

authors： Yazar EE,Özlü T,Sarıaydın M,Taylan M,Ekici A,Aydın D,Coşgun İG,Durmuş Koçak N

更新日期：2018-08-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Patients with advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have poor quality of life. The aim of this study was to assess the effects of proactive palliative care on the well-being of these patients. TRIAL REGISTRATION:This trial is registered with the Netherlands Trial Register, NTR4037. ...

journal_title：International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

authors： Duenk RG,Verhagen C,Bronkhorst EM,van Mierlo P,Broeders M,Collard SM,Dekhuijzen P,Vissers K,Heijdra Y,Engels Y

更新日期：2017-09-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the most common chronic lung disease in the world, and its associated health burdens and costs are mounting. Until recently, it was generally accepted that targeting the diagnosis of COPD early in its course was a relatively fruitless effort, since treatments other than ...

journal_title：International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

authors： Csikesz NG,Gartman EJ

更新日期：2014-02-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The relationship between prior health care utilization and respiratory medication prescriptions in an unselected population of patients with COPD is not known. METHODS:We determined the prescribed respiratory medications and respiratory and nonrespiratory health care encounters in 523 Veterans with COPD at ...

journal_title：International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

authors： Seaman J,Leonard AC,Panos RJ

更新日期：2010-04-07 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Comorbidities are characteristic of COPD. However, little is known about the secondary manifestations of COPD in the gastrointestinal tract. Therefore, we aimed to explore the long-term effects of gastrectomy in patients with spirometry-defined COPD or those at risk of COPD. PARTICIPANTS:Subjects included 87...

journal_title：International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

authors： Saito H,Nomura K,Abe S,Motegi T,Ishii T,Hattori K,Kusunoki Y,Gemma A,Kida K

更新日期：2015-10-29 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives: COPD is the fourth-leading cause of mortality worldwide. Prolonged QTc has been found to be a long-term negative prognostic factor in ambulatory COPD patients. The aim of this study was to evaluate the extent of prolonged-QTc syndrome in COPD patients upon admission to an internal medicine department, its ...

journal_title：International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

authors： Zilberman-Itskovich S,Rahamim E,Tsiporin-Havatinsky F,Ziv-Baran T,Golik A,Zaidenstein R

更新日期：2019-05-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and chronic heart failure (CHF) seem to have several symptoms in common that impact health. However, methodological differences make this difficult to compare. AIM:Comparisons of symptoms, impact of symptoms on function and health between patients w...

journal_title：International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

authors： Theander K,Hasselgren M,Luhr K,Eckerblad J,Unosson M,Karlsson I

更新日期：2014-07-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Visual and auditory analysis of respiratory sound signals promises improved detection of certain types of lung diseases. LabVIEW software was used to design a system that monitors the respiratory activity of the patient. The program developed calculates the respiratory rate, displays the time expanded waveform of the ...

journal_title：International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

authors： Sahgal N

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Little is known regarding the relationship between balance impairments and physical activity in COPD. There has been no study investigating the relationship between balance and objectively measured physical activity. Here we investigated the association between balance and physical activity measured by an ac...

journal_title：International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

authors： Iwakura M,Okura K,Shibata K,Kawagoshi A,Sugawara K,Takahashi H,Shioya T

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：Aim:The aim of the current study was to assess the serum levels of trace minerals/heavy metals in COPD patients with and without pulmonary hypertension (PH) and to investigate their correlations to demographic, clinical, and biochemical variables. Materials and methods:This cross-sectional study was performed in Van Y...

journal_title：International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

authors： Asker S,Asker M,Yeltekin AC,Aslan M,Ozbay B,Demir H,Turan H

更新日期：2018-05-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To estimate the potential cost savings by following the current Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) guideline recommendations in patients being treated for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with the combination of long-acting β(2)-agonist (LABA), long-acting muscarinic an...

journal_title：International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

authors： Asche CV,Leader S,Plauschinat C,Raparla S,Yan M,Ye X,Young D

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We used the Manitoba Health database to examine the relationship between use of inhaled respiratory drugs in people with chronic obstructive respiratory diseases and cardiovascular hospitalizations from 1996 through 2000. The drugs examined were beta agonists [BA], ipratropium bromide IB, and inhaled steroids (ICS). E...

journal_title：International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

authors： Macie C,Wooldrage K,Manfreda J,Anthonisen N

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The syndrome of combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema (CPFE) is a recently described entity associating upper-lobe emphysema and lower-lobe fibrosis. We sought to evaluate differences in pulmonary function between CPFE patients with and without airflow obstruction. SUBJECTS AND METHODS:Thirty-one CPFE p...

journal_title：International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

authors： Kitaguchi Y,Fujimoto K,Hanaoka M,Honda T,Hotta J,Hirayama J

更新日期：2014-07-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:COPD is a major cause of death and morbidity worldwide, and is characterized by persistent airflow obstruction. The evaluation of obstruction is critically dependent on sensitive methods for lung-function testing. A wide body of knowledge has been accumulated in recent years showing that these methods have b...

journal_title：International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

authors： Lopes AJ,de Melo PL

更新日期：2016-07-11 00:00:00

abstract：Introduction:Training in correct inhaler use, ideally in person or by video demonstration, can minimize errors but is rarely provided in clinics. This open-label, low-intervention study evaluated critical error rates with dry-powder inhalers (DPIs), before and after training, in patients with chronic obstructive pulmon...

journal_title：International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

authors： Collier DJ,Wielders P,van der Palen J,Heyes L,Midwinter D,Collison K,Preece A,Barnes N,Sharma R

更新日期：2020-06-09 00:00:00

abstract：Introduction:Self-management (SM) is a core component of well-being and perceived health for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Most theories on SM share that self-efficacy, illness-perception and coping are determinants of SM behavior. Optimal support to improve SM should be tailored to the in...

journal_title：International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

authors： Voorhaar M,Tiemensma J,Asijee GM,Slok AHM,Muris JWM,Kaptein AA

更新日期：2020-06-19 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Despite chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) being the commonest non-communicable disease in Nepal, there is limited research evidence estimating the spirometry-based burden of COPD. This study aims to estimate the prevalence of COPD and its correlates through a community-based survey in Pokhara Metr...

journal_title：International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

authors： Adhikari TB,Acharya P,Högman M,Neupane D,Karki A,Drews A,Cooper BG,Sigsgaard T,Kallestrup P

更新日期：2020-09-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recent studies that assessed the relevance of the blood eosinophil count as a biomarker in patients with COPD may have overestimated it because they included patients with asthma-COPD overlap syndrome (ACOS). We investigated the clinical implications of the blood eosinophil count in patients with non-ACOS CO...

journal_title：International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

authors： Song JH,Lee CH,Kim JW,Lee WY,Jung JY,Park JH,Jung KS,Yoo KH,Park YB,Kim DK

更新日期：2017-08-17 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with atherosclerosis. Previous studies including limited sample sizes have shown the prevalence of peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAOD) among COPD patients. We sought to investigate the incidence of PAOD among COPD patients in Taiwan using a n...

journal_title：International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

authors： Liao KM,Kuo LT,Lu HY

更新日期：2019-07-04 00:00:00

abstract：Background and purpose:While the efficacy and safety of combined tiotropium and olodaterol in patients with COPD was established in a large clinical trial program, it is important to assess whether clinical data can be applied to geographic patient groups, particularly for East Asian patients who may have a different p...

journal_title：International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

authors： Bai C,Ichinose M,Lee SH,Lee KH,Jöns O,Bothner U,Zhao Y,Buhl R

更新日期：2017-11-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Exercise intolerance is a major issue affecting many people with COPD. Six-minute walking distance (6MWD) is a widely used indicator of exercise capacity in patients with COPD. The process is strenuous and time-consuming, especially for patients who have muscle wasting. Anthropometric indicators that reflect...

journal_title：International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

authors： Ho SC,Hsu MF,Kuo HP,Wang JY,Chen LF,Lee KY,Chuang HC

更新日期：2015-09-08 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:Acute exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD) is among the most frequent causes for hospital admission, causing morbidity and mortality. Infection is the most frequent cause, and studies on pollution have shown higher hospital admission and mortality with inconsistent results. The objective was to identify if there is a ...

journal_title：International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

authors： Morantes-Caballero JA,Fajardo Rodriguez HA

更新日期：2019-07-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory condition, and progresses with acute exacerbations. (AE). During AE, levels of acute phase reactants such as C-reactive protein (CRP) and inflammatory cells in the circulation increase. Soluble urokinase-type plasminogen activator recepto...

journal_title：International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

authors： Gumus A,Altintas N,Cinarka H,Kirbas A,Hazıroglu M,Karatas M,Sahin U

更新日期：2015-02-13 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:The primary aim of this research was to raise awareness for COPD through real narratives of patients, caregivers, and pulmonologists. The second objective includes providing clinicians new means of caring for and treating patients with COPD. Methods:Using narrative medicine, testimonies from patients, their ca...

journal_title：International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

authors： Gatti V,Banfi P,Centanni S,D'Antonio S,Giustini S,Piraino A,Zibellini M,Marini MG

更新日期：2018-10-05 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:COPD is a multisystem disease and there is a need for clinical serum markers that can assess the decline in lung and muscle function in COPD. The goal of this study was to evaluate the potential association of serum club-cell protein 16 (CC16), α-1 acid glycoprotein (AGP) and total sialic acid (TSA) with spirom...

journal_title：International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

authors： Qaisar R,Karim A,Muhammad T

更新日期：2020-02-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:COPD is emerging as the third largest cause of human mortality worldwide after heart disease and stroke. Tobacco smoking, the primary risk factor for the development of COPD, induces increased expression of platelet-activating factor receptor (PAFr) in the lung epithelium. Nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae ...

journal_title：International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

authors： Shukla SD,Fairbairn RL,Gell DA,Latham RD,Sohal SS,Walters EH,O'Toole RF

更新日期：2016-07-25 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:Improvement in the diagnosis of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) overlap (ACO), and identification of biomarkers for phenotype recognition will encourage good patient care by providing optimal therapy. We investigated club cell secretory protein (CC-16), a protective and anti-inflammatory...

journal_title：International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

authors： Oh JY,Lee YS,Min KH,Hur GY,Lee SY,Kang KH,Rhee CK,Park SJ,Shim JJ

更新日期：2018-10-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:COPD is a debilitating disease that affects patients' daily lives. One's daily physical activity (DPA) decreases due to multifactorial causes, and this decrease is correlated with a poor prognosis in COPD patients. Muscle wasting may at least be partly due to increased activity of the ubiquitin proteasome pa...

journal_title：International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

authors： Lee KY,Chen TT,Chiang LL,Chuang HC,Feng PH,Liu WT,Chen KY,Ho SC

更新日期：2017-05-22 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Guidelines recommendations for the treatment of COPD are poorly followed. This could be related to the complexity of classification and treatment algorithms. The purpose of this study was to validate a simpler dyspnea-based treatment algorithm for inhaled pharmacotherapy in stable COPD, comparing its conco...

journal_title：International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

authors： Cabrera C,Casanova C,Martín Y,Mirabal V,Sánchez Mdel C,Álvarez F,Juliá G,Cabrera-Navarro P,García-Bello MÁ,Marín JM,de-Torres JP,Divo M,Celli B

更新日期：2016-06-08 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the characteristics of undiagnosed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in a senior community center. METHODS:We performed a cross-sectional, observational study with the following procedures: questionnaire to record demographic and health status data, anthropometry, questionnaire about ...

journal_title：International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

authors： Santos SR,Lizzi ES,Vianna EO

更新日期：2014-10-15 00:00:00