The aim of this ESC Guideline is to help health professionals manage people with heart
failure (HF) according to the best available evidence. Fortunately, we now have a wealth of …

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

Pulmonary rehabilitation is a highly effective treatment for people with chronic lung disease
but remains underused across the world. Recent years have seen the emergence of new …

The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic has raised
many questions about the management of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary …

Background and Objectives Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects over 250
million people globally, carrying a notable economic burden. This systematic literature …

Background: Evidence-based guidelines are needed for effective delivery of home oxygen
therapy to appropriate patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and …

Rationale: The IMPACT (Informing the Pathway of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Treatment) trial demonstrated a significant reduction in all-cause mortality (ACM) risk with …

Although it is well accepted that air pollution exposure exacerbates preexisting airway
disease, it has not been firmly established that long-term pollution exposure increases the …

Abstract Background and Objective This study evaluated the predictive roles of hematologic
inflammatory biomarkers including neutrophil‐percentage‐to‐albumin ratio (NPAR) …

Background: Dyspnea is a common, distressing symptom of cardiopulmonary and
neuromuscular diseases. Since the ATS published a consensus statement on dyspnea in …