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Open AccessDoes multimorbidity result in de-prioritisation of COPD in primary care?
The aim of this study was to describe factors associated with having COPD regularly reviewed in primary care by a nurse or physician and assess whether there was de-prioritisation for COPD in multimorbid patie...
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Open AccessData-driven questionnaire-based cluster analysis of asthma in Swedish adults
The aim of this study was to identify asthma phenotypes through cluster analysis. Cluster analysis was performed using self-reported characteristics from a cohort of 1291 Swedish asthma patients. Disease burde...
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Open AccessBeta-blockeRs tO patieNts with CHronIc Obstructive puLmonary diseasE (BRONCHIOLE) – Study protocol from a randomized controlled trial
Observational studies indicate that beta-blockers are associated with a reduced risk of exacerbation and mortality in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) even without overt cardiovascula...
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Open AccessChange in health status in COPD: a seven-year follow-up cohort study
Health status is a prognostic factor included in the assessment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The aim of our study was to examine the associations of clinical factors with change in health s...