Inclusion required a diagnosis of COPD [10] based on standardized spirometry, [11] clinical stability, smoking abstinence, and willingness to enroll in an inpatient or outpatient pulmonary ...
According to the American Thoracic Society, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD, is an umbrella term that covers conditions such as emphysema, chronic bronchitis and asthma — conditions of ...