COPD

In a recent study, researchers investigated the associations between ACE (I/D) polymorphism genotypes and treatment with ACE-I and angiotensin receptor antagonists and skeletal muscle impairment in patients...

Researchers tested whether the addition of a course of antibiotics for decreased exacerbation frequency in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Intravenous augmentation may slow the progression of emphysema in patients with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, but other treatment options may not be effective.

Intravenous augmentation may slow the progression of emphysema in patients with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, but other treatment options may not be effective.

Although rare, non-tuberculosis myocobacterial pulmonary disease (NTMPD) is associated with high risk of hospitalization and mortality.

Although rare, non-tuberculosis myocobacterial pulmonary disease (NTMPD) is associated with high risk of hospitalization and mortality.

Researchers investigated the correlation and predictive relationship between fractional exhaled nitric oxide levels and sputum eosinophils in patients with COPD.

Researchers investigated the correlation and predictive relationship between fractional exhaled nitric oxide levels and sputum eosinophils in patients with COPD.

The majority of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in the general population experience changes in COPD exacerbation frequency over time.

The majority of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in the general population experience changes in COPD exacerbation frequency over time.