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24th October 2014

Rationale for Endobronchial Coil Treatment as the Primary Intervention for Patients with Severe Emphysema

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic, progressive, and debilitating disease, particularly in its final stages.
24th October 2014

Novel Insights Into Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): An Overview

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is mainly caused by smoking and presents with shortness of breath that is progressive and irreversible.
24th October 2014

Inhaled Ambient Particulate Matter and Lung Health Burden

Increased ambient particulate matter (PM) has been associated with various cardio-respiratory disorders and emergency room visits due to short-term and…
24th October 2014

Influence of Air Pollution on Respiratory Disease

A large number of individuals live in areas of poor air quality, especially in urban environments.Such residency is linked with the exacerbation of asthma..
24th October 2014

Brief Clinical Review: Non-Responding Pneumonia

A slowly resolving or non-resolving pneumonia (NRP) is a common clinical dilemma, affecting 10-20% of patients hospitalised with community-acquired…
1st October 2013

Poor Asthma Control, Device Handling and Phenotype

The aim of this symposium is to discuss the impact of poor treatment and poor inhaler technique on asthma outcomes. In addition, the symposium will…
1st October 2013

Long-Term Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV) for COPD Patients with Chronic Respiratory Failure

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major health issue worldwide, with disease burden, healthcare costs, and mortality rates all…
1st October 2013

Effectiveness of Inhaler Devices in Adult Asthma and COPD

Inhalation therapy remains the cornerstone of treatment for bronchial diseases. Despite being pharmacologically efficacious, currently available inhaled…