GLOBAL INITIATIVE FOR CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE LUNG DISEASE

Global initiative for chronic obstructive lung disease.

Statins and Pulmonary Hypertension in Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease

Chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD) is a chronic multisystem disease with a considerable burden. One of its most common complications is pulmonary artery hypertension (PAH). It has been demonstrated that the development of PAH is correlated with decreased quality of life and survival. Different medications have been proposed for the treatment of PAH, among which one can name statins. Howeve...

Real-world characterization and differentiation of the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease strategy classification

BACKGROUND This study aimed to characterize and differentiate the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) strategy 2011 cut points through the modified Medical Research Council dyspnea scale (mMRC) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) assessment test (CAT). METHODS Analysis of COPD patient data from the 2012 Adelphi Respiratory Disease Specific Program was co...

Mechanisms of exercise intolerance in global initiative for chronic obstructive lung disease grade 1 COPD.

The purpose of this study was to determine if a dissociation existed between respiratory drive, as estimated by diaphragmatic electromyography (EMGdi), and its pressure-generating capacity during exercise in mild chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and whether this, if present, had negative sensory consequences. Subjects meeting spirometric criteria for mild COPD (n=16) and age and sex...

Vitamin D serum level and chronic obstructive lung disease

Vitamin D serum level and chronic obstructive lung disease