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With the increasing use of computed tomography, bronchiectasis has become a common finding in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, the clinical aspects and medical utilization o...
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Open AccessFrequent Outpatient Visits Prevent Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory airway disease requiring frequent outpatient visits and lifelong management. We aimed to evaluate the roles of frequent outpatient visits ...
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Open AccessSignificant predictors of medically diagnosed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in patients with preserved ratio impaired spirometry: a 3-year cohort study
Preserved ratio impaired spirometry (PRISm) is an incompletely understood respiratory condition. We investigated the incidence and significant predictive factors of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)...
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Open AccessRegular follow-up visits reduce the risk for asthma exacerbation requiring admission in Korean adults with asthma
Asthma requires regular follow-up visits and sustained medication use. Although several studies have reported the importance of adherence to medication and compliance with the treatment, none to date have repo...
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Open AccessPatterns and determinants of COPD-related healthcare utilization by severity of airway obstruction in Korea
We investigated patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to analyze patterns and identify determinants of healthcare use, according to the severity of airflow obstruction. We used retrospecti...
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Open AccessAssociation between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and gastroesophageal reflux disease: a national cross-sectional cohort study
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most common causes of chronic cough and a potential risk factor for exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The aim of this study was ...
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Open AccessAlcohol use behaviors and risk of metabolic syndrome in South Korean middle-aged men
It is thought that small volumes of alcohol may have positive effects on health. However, excessive drinking results in serious health problems. An accurate method to determine individual alcohol use behaviors...
