The relationship between physical function and experience of fatigue in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are associated with periods of worsened symptoms, known as exacerbations.. Severe exac- erbations can result in

In addition, throughout his time at AstraZeneca he has conducted research to identify and validate novel targets and mechanisms involved lung host defense in asthma and

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Ticagrelor Versus Clopidogrel in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndromes and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: An Analysis From the Platelet Inhibition and Patient

The specific aims were to evaluate a method of detecting COPD at its early stages, to investigate the rate of emphysema in smokers with normal lung function and smokers defined as

Activities focused on eating can be described as general nursing care when they involve patients without eating difficulties or patients who have been assessed as well nourished

It is well known that pulmonary rehabilitation can reduce exacerbations, increase functional capacity and increase health related quality of life in patients with COPD when

symptoms, age, gender, and smoking habits. Mannino DM, Homa DM, Akinbami LJ, Ford ES, Redd SC. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease surveillance--United States, 1971-2000.