2012
DOI: 10.1097/01.naj.0000412639.08764.21
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An Evidence-Based Approach to COPD

Abstract: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death in the United States, affecting as many as 24 million Americans and resulting in 1.5 million ED visits, 700,000 hospital admissions, and 124,000 deaths annually. This article, the first in a two-part series on COPD, outlines current guidelines and other evidence-based recommendations on diagnosing and managing stable COPD in the outpatient setting. Part 2 will appear in a future issue of AJN and will focus on managing acute exacer… Show more

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“…Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the fifth leading cause of death world-wide and the third leading cause of death in the United States, affecting as many as 24 million Americans and resulting in 700,000 hospital admissions, and 124,000 deaths annually [1]. COPD, which is considered the major respiratory NCD with a 10.1% prevalence of stage II or higher COPD has been associated with low-grade systemic inflammation [2], [3].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the fifth leading cause of death world-wide and the third leading cause of death in the United States, affecting as many as 24 million Americans and resulting in 700,000 hospital admissions, and 124,000 deaths annually [1]. COPD, which is considered the major respiratory NCD with a 10.1% prevalence of stage II or higher COPD has been associated with low-grade systemic inflammation [2], [3].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The major risk factor is smoking, but poor air quality may be implicated as well. COPD is the third leading cause of death in the United States, and fifth leading cause globally . It is expected to become the fourth leading cause of death globally by 2030 .…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…COPD is the third leading cause of death in the United States, and fifth leading cause globally. 36 It is expected to become the fourth leading cause of death globally by 2030. 37 In the United States, COPD affects an estimated 24 million adults, and results in 700,000 hospital admissions and 124,000 deaths annually (U.S. CDC).…”
Section: Complete Edentulism Respiratory Diseases and Copd (Tables mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…COPD is the third leading cause of death in the United States, affecting as many as 24 million Americans and resulting in 700,000 hospital admissions, and 124,000 deaths annually [11]. COPD is also an inflammatory disease characterized by the progressive deterioration of pulmonary function and increasing airway obstruction, includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema [12].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%