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Showing result 21 - 25 of 170 swedish dissertations containing the word copd.
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21. Stress Response in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Effect of Cigarette Smoke Extract and Hypoxia on Structural Lung Cells
Abstract : Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death worldwide according to the world health organization. It is a disease characterized by chronic inflammation and emphysema, and cigarette smoking is the main cause of COPD development. READ MORE
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22. Assessing Physical Activity and Physical Capacity in Subjects with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to assess measurement properties of methods suitable for screening or monitoring of physical capacity and physical activity in subjects with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and to explore factors associated with physical activity levels.Methods: Four observational studies were conducted. READ MORE
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23. Management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and chronic heart disease in primary health care : Guidelines, patients and comorbidity
Abstract : The overall aim of this compilation thesis was to explore different aspects of the management of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and heart disease in primary health care: guideline adherence in chronic heart failure (CHF) management (I); comparing patients with COPD and heart failure, and factors associated with the pa-tients’ exercise self-efficacy (II); and the influence of comorbid heart disease in COPD over time (III–IV).Materials and methods: Cross-sectional data from primary health care: 155 patients with heart failure (I) and 150 with COPD and/or heart failure (II). READ MORE
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24. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) : prevalence, incidence, decline in lung function and risk factors
Abstract : The Obstructive Lung Disease in Northern Sweden (OLIN) Studies started in 1985 as an epidemiological project with the aim to detect preventable risk factors for obstructive lung diseases and allergy. In recent years there has been a focus also on obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) besides asthma and allergy. READ MORE
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25. Inhaled pharmacological treatment and critical inhaler technique errors in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Abstract : Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an inflammatory lung disease characterised by persistent respiratory symptoms and a high risk of exacerbations. Preventive and maintenance pharmacological treatment is primarily administered through handheld inhalers, which are available in several different device-drug combinations. READ MORE