Acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) are episodes of
symptom worsening which have significant adverse consequences for patients …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) involves chronic inflammation of the lung,
particularly in peripheral airways and parenchyma, which increases during acute …

The chronic lung diseases, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), are
common affecting over 500 million people worldwide and causing substantial morbidity and …

Rationale: Exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are
heterogeneous with respect to inflammation and etiology. Objectives: Investigate biomarker …

Objective We performed a review of studies of fluticasone propionate (FP)/salmeterol
(SAL)(combination inhaled corticosteroid (ICS)/long-acting β2-agonist (LABA)) in patients …

Rationale: Exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and responses
to treatment are heterogeneous. Objectives: Investigate the usefulness of blood eosinophils …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a leading cause of death and disability, but has
only recently been extensively explored from a cellular and molecular perspective. There is …

Exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are episodes of worsening
of symptoms, leading to substantial morbidity and mortality. COPD exacerbations are …

Rationale: Severe exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are
major causes of health care costs mostly related to hospitalization. The role of infections in …

The pathogenesis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is based on the innate
and adaptive inflammatory immune response to the inhalation of toxic particles and gases …