introduction: according  to  the  latest  statistical  and  epidemiological  studies,  copd  will  become  the  fourth  leading  cause  of  death  in  2030  worldwide.  scientists  are  studying  on  methods  to  diagnose  copd  in  the  patients  in  early  stages,  because  it  is  a  curable  and  preventable  disease  in  early  stages.  in  this  study,  evidences  of  hyperinflation  on  ...

Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is an important cause of heart failure in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The pro brain natriuretic peptide N-terminal (NT-proBNP) has been suggested as a noninvasive marker to evaluate ventricular function. However, there is no evidence to support the use of NT-proBNP in monitoring the benefits of vasodilators in COPD induced PH. Thus, we used NT-proBN...

Background: The purpose of this study was to detect chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) among smokers seeking treatment for the first time in a smoking cessation clinic and to assess the predictors of positive screening. Methods: This study was based on a multicenter survey with questionnaires (Richmond, Fagerstrom, clinical signs) and spirometry miniaturized. Data were analyzed with S...

Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major health dilemma and cause of morbidity and mortality in either industrialized or developing countries and inhaled corticosteroids are widely used worldwide in these patients. In this systematic review, we aimed to analyze the effectiveness of these gents compared to placebo. Methods: Pubmed and Google Scholar literature search ...

Abstract Background Resting pulmonary hypertension (PH) is not uncommon in patients with chronic obstructive disease (COPD). In the current study, we aimed to identify physiological predictors of resting PH COPD. Methods We retrospectively analyzed data derived from right heart catheterization sixty-nine stable Patients were categorized into COPD-PH ( n = 33) and COPD-non-PH 36), based on “6 th...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death worldwide. To investigate effect silymarin on chronic (COPD). The serum samples 20 healthy controls, patients with acute exacerbation COPD and stable were collected. LPS smoking used to induce mouse model. Our results showed that in COPD, O2-level release from peripheral blood neutrophils negatively correlated forc...

Background: The effectiveness of Tai Chi for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) so far is unclear. present systematic review aimed to determine the influence among people with COPD.

pulmonary hypertension (ph) is an important cause of heart failure in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (copd). the pro brain natriuretic peptide n-terminal (nt-probnp) has been suggested as a noninvasive marker to evaluate ventricular function. however, there is no evidence to support the use of nt-probnp in monitoring the benefits of vasodilators in copd induced ph. thus, we used nt-probn...