BACKGROUND The prognosis of patients with primary pulmonary hypertension (PPH)
remains a major problem for the planning and assessment of therapeutic interventions. The …

Objectives. This study characterized mortality in a group of Mexican children (n = 18, mean [±SD]
age 9.9 ± 3 years) with primary pulmonary hypertension and investigated the factors …

In view of the recent advances in our understanding of the pathophysiology of COPD, we
felt that it would be appropriate to examine the contribution of several abnormalities, not …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a multicomponent disorder that leads to
substantial disability, impaired quality of life, and increased mortality. Although the majority of …

The progression of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is generally associated
with decreased exercise capacity. Differences in forced expired volume in 1 s (FEV1) among …

INTRODUCTION: Studies on the relationship of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
prevalence and altitude have reported contrasting results. The aim of this COPD case-…

Despite the popularity of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) guidelines, studies
have reported important deficits among primary care physicians (PCPs) with respect to …

Discussion To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of empyema necessitatis (EN)
caused by C. immitis. EN is a pleural empyema that spontaneously drains outside of the …

PURPOSE: Pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
carry a significant burden in terms of morbidity and mortality worldwide, especially in …

PURPOSE: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) seems to be increasing in low-income
and middle-income countries. The aim of the present study was to determine the …