The role that eosinophilic chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) plays in the pathogenesis of COPD is not well understood, given the lack of evidence about the subject. A review focusing on the ...

Alterations in metabolism of lipids, amino acids, glucose, nucleotides, and pulmonary and gut microbiome play a crucial role in COPD development. These metabolites have great potential as early ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) refers to a group of diseases that cause airflow blockage and breathing-related problems. COPD affects 16 million Americans and is the third most common ...

Probiotics improve strength and functional capacity in patients with COPD, based on a randomized, placebo-controlled trial. The improvements stem from decreased gut permeability, which reduces ...