ERS/ATS technical standard on interpretive strategies for routine lung function tests
Background Appropriate interpretation of pulmonary function tests (PFTs) involves the
classification of observed values as within/outside the normal range based on a reference …
classification of observed values as within/outside the normal range based on a reference …
Towards the elimination of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a Lancet Commission
Executive summary Despite substantial progress in reducing the global impact of many non-
communicable diseases, including heart disease and cancer, morbidity and mortality due to …
communicable diseases, including heart disease and cancer, morbidity and mortality due to …
[HTML][HTML] Respiratory function in patients post-infection by COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Evidence suggests lungs as the organ most affected by coronavirus disease
2019 (COVID-19). The literature on previous coronavirus infections reports that patients may …
2019 (COVID-19). The literature on previous coronavirus infections reports that patients may …
Cough hypersensitivity and chronic cough
Chronic cough is globally prevalent across all age groups. This disorder is challenging to
treat because many pulmonary and extrapulmonary conditions can present with chronic …
treat because many pulmonary and extrapulmonary conditions can present with chronic …
[HTML][HTML] Gallic acid: Pharmacological activities and molecular mechanisms involved in inflammation-related diseases
J Bai, Y Zhang, C Tang, Y Hou, X Ai, X Chen… - Biomedicine & …, 2021 - Elsevier
Gallic acid (GA), also known as 3, 4, 5-trihydroxybenzoic acid, is a natural secondary
metabolite and widely isolated from various fruits, plants and nuts. In recent years, GA has …
metabolite and widely isolated from various fruits, plants and nuts. In recent years, GA has …
COPD and the risk of poor outcomes in COVID-19: A systematic review and meta-analysis
FV Gerayeli, S Milne, C Cheung, X Li, CWT Yang… - …, 2021 - thelancet.com
Background Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are highly
susceptible from respiratory exacerbations from viral respiratory tract infections. However, it …
susceptible from respiratory exacerbations from viral respiratory tract infections. However, it …
The global economic burden of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease for 204 countries and territories in 2020–50: a health-augmented macroeconomic modelling …
Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of
death worldwide and imposes a substantial economic burden. Gaining a thorough …
death worldwide and imposes a substantial economic burden. Gaining a thorough …
Physiology and pathophysiology of human airway mucus
The mucus clearance system is the dominant mechanical host defense system of the human
lung. Mucus is cleared from the lung by cilia and airflow, including both two-phase gas-liquid …
lung. Mucus is cleared from the lung by cilia and airflow, including both two-phase gas-liquid …
Clinical characteristics and risk factors for mortality of patients with COVID-19 in a large data set from Mexico
Purpose The purpose of this study was to assess clinical characteristics and risk factors for
mortality of patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) from Mexico, given that it …
mortality of patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) from Mexico, given that it …
Air pollution exposure—the (in) visible risk factor for respiratory diseases
There is increasing interest in understanding the role of air pollution as one of the greatest
threats to human health worldwide. Nine of 10 individuals breathe air with polluted …
threats to human health worldwide. Nine of 10 individuals breathe air with polluted …