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Acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) are the dominant cause of the worsening and high mortality of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and are associated with higher healthcare costs as part of COPD management. AECOPD is characterized by worsening respiratory symptoms, quality of life, respiratory function and gas exchange.1 It represents a challenge in […]

The lack of well-validated biomarkers for monitoring disease activity, predicting future clinical outcomes and the effect of therapeutic interventions highlights the need to find new biomarkers in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In recent years, extensive research has gone into identifying and attempting to validate relevant diagnostic biomarkers of disease activity and therapeutic response.1 A […]

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is currently the fourth leading cause of death worldwide. In order to minimize the impact of COPD on public health, there is a need for preventative strategies and appropriate methods of management. The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) has been developing international guidelines for COPD since 1997. […]