In view of the persuasive evidence that oxidative stress is important in the pathophysiology of COPD, erdosteine appears to be a logical approach to therapy. At least half of smokers will develop ...

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

2 Patients with COPD also have an increased risk for developing lung infections ... Furthermore, investigations into the contributions of pro-resolving and/or anti-protease factors in disease ...

ntu.edu.tw Background: Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and its receptor may have an important role in the pathogenesis of emphysema. The effect of another angiogenic factor, placenta growth ...

Ginkgo biloba benefits have been claimed for centuries, with health treatments meant to help improve cognitive function and treat asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and bladder ...

However, regularly clearing mucus from your lungs is part of living with chronic bronchitis, bronchiectasis, COPD, and other health conditions ... Physiology and pathophysiology of human airway mucus.

Background Muscle wasting and weakness (sarcopenia) are commonly associated with COPD causing frailty and reduced quality of ...

Dupilumab improved exacerbations and lung function in patients with COPD and T2 inflammation, regardless of baseline BODE index score.

The pathophysiology of MacTel is incompletely understood, but one of the leading hypotheses is that Muller cells are dysfunctional. And one of the roles of Muller cells—which span the entire ...

How do guideline recommendations factor into formulary decisions about preventive measures like Lp(a) testing? In the introduction, I mentioned that there are several national and international ...