background chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (copd) is a devastating disease.while there is no cure for copd and the lung damage associated with this disease cannot be reversed, it is still very important to diagnose it as early as possible. objectives in this paper, we propose a novel method based on the measurement of air trapping in the lungs from ct images to detect copd and to evaluate...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is defined as a syndrome characterized by usually progressive chronic airflow limitation which is associated to a bronchial hyperresponsiveness and is partially reversible. Noninvasive mechanical ventilation is an alternative treatment for patients with COPD exacerbations. The objective of the literature reviews was to veri...

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Background: Pulmonary rehabilitation is an important part of treatment in patients with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) with the goal of achieving and maintaining maximum functional independence since this disease causes symptoms including fatigue, and consequently decrease in daily living activity. Aim: To determine the effect of home-based pulmonary rehabilitation on daily living...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung cancer are two leading causes of death in the world, which are projected to rank fourth and sixth by 2030 [1], respectively. Both are caused by cigarette smoking and there is an increasing evidence linking the two diseases through epidemiologic and genetic studies The Impact of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease on Lung Cancer Survival: A...