OBJECTIVE The COPD assessment test (CAT) consists of eight nonspecific scores of quality of life. The aim of this study was to compare the health-related quality of life and severity of airflow limitation in patients with asthma, COPD, and asthma-COPD overlap syndrome (ACOS) using the CAT. METHODS We examined CAT and lung functions in 138 patients with asthma, 99 patients with COPD, 51 patien...

Background and Aim: Although asthma chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are clinically distinct diseases, they represent biologically diverse overlapping clinical entities it has been observed that often co-occur. Some research theorizing suggest there is a common comorbid condition termed asthmachronic overlap (ACO). However, the existence of ACO controversial.Material Methods: This ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a lung condition marked by restricted airflow. It globally prevalent affecting almost 300 million individuals. COPD linked to significant burden of morbidity and mortality thus necessitating early diagnosis management. Rising treatment options complicate care necessitate review clinical data guide choices. Corticosteroids bronchodilators are the m...

Abstract Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma rank among the leading causes of respiratory morbidity, particularly in low- middle-income countries. This qualitative study aimed to explore healthcare pathways patients with chronic disease, factors influencing their ability access Vietnam, where COPD are prevalent. Methods We conducted 41 in-depth interviews patients...

Dr.Mirsadraei and colleagues performed an interesting study about the lung HRCT findings in chemical warfare patients who suffering from long-term pulmonary complications. They found that air trapping and mosaic attenuation were the most common lung HRCT findings. Also they divided patients in different clinical entities according to the lung HRCT findings (Bronchiolitis Oblitrans, pulmonary fi...

BACKGROUND Osteoporosis is a common disease that occurs comorbidly in patients with chronic inflammatory airway diseases, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and asthma-COPD overlap syndrome (ACOS). However, the prevalence of osteoporosis in patients with ACOS has not widely been evaluated. Therefore, we investigated the prevalence of osteoporosis and its relationshi...

Introduction The asthma-chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) overlap (ACO) is a clinical condition that combines features of those two diseases, and that is difficult to define due to the lack of understanding of the underlying mechanisms. Determining systemic mediators may help clarify the nature of inflammation in patients with ACO. Objectives We aimed at investigating the role and ...

Abstract Background Asthma-COPD overlap (ACO) according to GINA and GOLD is not a single disease described by persistent airflow limitation with several features usually associated asthma COPD. Some different protocols were proposed diagnose ACO, besides those reported in guidelines. Despite the discrepancy between all diagnostic protocols, diagnosis of ACO still worthy as it may lead more appr...

BACKGROUND Asthma-chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) overlap (ACO) is characterized by the coexistence of features of both asthma and COPD and is associated with rapid progress and a poor prognosis. Thus, the early recognition of ACO is crucial. OBJECTIVES We sought to explore the plasma levels of biomarkers associated with asthma (periostin, TSLP and YKL-40), COPD (NGAL) and their...