Background Benralizumab is an interleukin-5 receptor α-directed cytolytic monoclonal
antibody that has been shown to safely reduce exacerbations and improve lung function for …

Background. COPD is a global concern. Currently, several sets of guidelines, statements and
strategies to managing COPD exist around the world. Methods. The Czech Pneumological …

Doporučený postup diagnostiky a léčby bronchiálního astmatu je společným dokumentem
České společnosti alergologie a klinické imunologie (ČSAKI) a České pneumologické a …

Purpose The Phenotypes of COPD in Central and Eastern Europe (POPE) study assessed
the prevalence and clinical characteristics of four clinical COPD phenotypes, but not mortality. …

Background: The Czech Pneumological and Phthisiological Society (CPPS) has prepared
new national guidelines. Diagnosis: The essential requirement for the diagnosis of COPD is …

PURPOSE: COPD is a global phenomenon. Currently in the world there are several parallel,
not entirely compatible, medical statements and strategies. The authors aim to present new …

Introduction: COPD Assessment Test (CAT) is a patient-completed questionnaire widely
used to quantify COPD impact.Unfortunately, completion of the questionnaire by the elderly …

Background: COPD is a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Despite this, there are very
little data regarding COPD mortality in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). The Phenotypes of …

Rationale: Emphysema in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can be characterized
by high-resolution chest computed tomography (HRCT); however, the repeated use of …

Background: The combination of an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) and a long-acting
bronchodilator is recommended in the treatment of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary …