In order to characterise the overall clinical picture of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD) a better understanding of all relevant comorbidities is required. It is increasingly …

Of all the chemical elements, oxygen is the most vital to the human body. The brain is the
most sensitive organ to oxygen deprivation (hypoxia), which, over an extended period, can …

BACKGROUND: Among older persons, the association between frailty and spirometry-
confirmed respiratory impairment has not been evaluated yet. METHODS: By using data on …

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) frequently experience activity
restrictions and discomfort during activities of daily living (ADL). Functional status refers to …

Background Cognitive impairment is a frequent feature of COPD. However, the proportion of
patients with COPD with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is still unknown, and no screening …

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to review research on psychological characteristics in
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients and to summarize the findings of …

Importance Previous studies suggest cross-sectional associations between a diagnosis of
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) …

Pitta F, Troosters T, Spruit MA, Decramer M, Gosselink R. Activity monitoring for assessment
of physical activities in daily life in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a respiratory disease that results in
airflow limitation and respiratory distress. The effects of COPD, however, are not exclusively …

BACKGROUND: Substantial healthcare resources are spent on chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD). In addition, the involvement of patients in monitoring and …