Professor Macklem began his discussion on the nature of the disability experienced by emphysema patients with a discussion of the study by Killian and colleagues, [11] in which the factors ...

The current pathophysiology of COPD encompasses three main characteristics: emphysema, chronic bronchitis and small airway disease. Macrophages and neutrophils are implicated in this process ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can result from chronic bronchitis or emphysema. Some people may also have COPD and asthma, which can worsen both conditions. Chronic obstructive ...

Director David Lynch revealed that he needed a supply of oxygen and could only walk short distances after being diagnosed with emphysema months before his death. Emphysema is a chronic lung ...

COPD is a global health issue ... in numerous immuno-inflammatory disorders and serves as the fundamental pathology that contributes to symptoms and exacerbations in up to 40% of individuals ...