Search for dissertations about: "copd"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 170 swedish dissertations containing the word copd.

  2. 11. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Epidemiological and Pan-airway Aspects

    Author : Ulf Nihlén; allergologi och palliativ medicin Lungmedicin; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Respiratory system; spirometry; nasal polyposis; nasal symptoms; prevalence; incidence; coronary heart disease; alcohol; airways; COPD; FEV1; Andningsorganen;

    Abstract : Background – Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. However, there is little information on the prevalence and particularly on the incidence of COPD. READ MORE

  4. 12. Prevalence, risk factors and comorbidities of COPD among never-smokers

    Author : Stig Hagstad; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; COPD; Never-smokers; epidemiology; population-based; passive smoking; comorbidities; risk factor; prevalence;

    Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to investigate prevalence, risk factors and comorbidity of COPD among never-smokers. COPD was in this thesis defined as a syndrome also including prior asthma diagnosis with chronic airway obstruction. READ MORE

  5. 13. Health-Related Quality of Life in COPD and Asthma - Discriminative and evaluative aspects

    Author : Elisabeth Ståhl; allergologi och palliativ medicin Lungmedicin; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Andningsorganen; Respiratory system; evaluative; discriminative; questionnaire; asthma; COPD; HRQL; patient-reported outcome; health-related quality of life;

    Abstract : Background - The effects of intervention can be evaluated in different ways, and objective measurements of changes in lung function are commonly used as the outcome measure. Patient-reported outcome (PRO) is an umbrella term used for all patient-based assessments. READ MORE

  6. 14. The Bronchoalveolar Lavage Proteome- Phenotypic associations to smoking and divergence towards development of COPD

    Author : Amelie Plymoth; allergologi och palliativ medicin Lungmedicin; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Andningsorganen; Respiratory system; mass spectrometry; proteomics; 2-D gel; COPD; bronchoalveolar lavage;

    Abstract : Proteomic analysis of bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid from smokers at risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and never smokers is described. COPD is currently the world's fourth leading cause of death and its prevalence is increasing. READ MORE

  7. 15. Refill Adherence to Long-Term Drug Treatment with a Focus on Asthma/COPD Medication

    Author : Kristin Krigsman; Lena Ring; Lars G. Nilsson; Arne Melander; Johan Fastbom; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : Community pharmacy services; asthma; chronic disease; COPD; diabetes; pharmacy record database; prescription; refill adherence; Samhällsfarmaci;

    Abstract : Most patients are non-adherent with their medication sometimes, i.e. that they do not always use their medicines as prescribed. This might result in both under- and overuse and can lead to therapy failure, resulting in both unnecessary suffering and high costs. READ MORE