Browsing by Subject "bronchodilating agent"

Application of a One-Dimensional Computational Model for the Prediction of Deposition from a Dry Powder Inhaler

Gourgoulianis K., Daniil Z., Athanasiou K., Rozou S., Bontozoglou V. (2017)

Background: Accurate prediction of the regional deposition of inhaled dry powders as a function of powder properties and breathing pattern is a long-term research goal for pulmonary drug delivery. In the present work, ...

Are younger COPD patients adequately vaccinated for influenza and pneumococcus?

Gogou E., Hatzoglou C., Zarogiannis S.G., Siachpazidou D., Gerogianni I., Kotsiou O.S., Varsamas C., Gourgoulianis K.I. (2022)

Influenza and pneumococcal pneumonia are major causes of increased morbidity and mortality among elderly and COPD patients. Vaccines against influenza and pneumococcus are recommended for COPD patients according to GOLD ...

Classification of COPD patients and compliance to recommended treatment in Greece according to GOLD 2017 report: the RELICO study

Tzanakis N., Koulouris N., Dimakou K., Gourgoulianis K., Kosmas E., Chasapidou G., Konstantinidis A., Kyriakopoulos C., Kontakiotis T., Rapti A., Gaga M., Kalafatakis K., Kostikas K. (2021)

Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a multifactorial clinical condition, characterized by chronic progressive (or worsening) respiratory symptoms, structural pulmonary abnormalities, and impaired ...

Clinical profile of severe asthmatics receiving biological treatment: see behind the scenes

Kotsiou O.S., Gourgoulianis K.I., Daniil Z. (2021)

The clinical phenotyping of severe asthma could improve treatment outcomes, quality of life, morbidity, and mortality of asthma patients. The growing availability of rich clinical data could provide opportunities to address ...

Diagnosis and management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by primary health care physicians

Gourgoulianis, K. I.; Hamos, B.; Rizopoulou, D.; Efthimiou, A.; Christou, K.; Molyvdas, P. A. (2001)

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was the evaluation of the role of primary health care physicians in the diagnosis and management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)). METHOD: Sixty-five primary care ...

Disease management knowledge is poor in Greek patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease before entering pulmonary rehabilitation: A qualitative study

Siafaka M.D., Kortianou E.A., Mavronasou A., Rovina N., Koulouris N.G. (2022)

INTRODUCTION Patient knowledge on important self-management topics of COPD is low. Education component of pulmonary rehabilitation may increase knowledge, facilitate health behavior change and improve self-efficacy. The ...

Fractional exhaled nitric oxide: Signaling lung function changes in obstructive lung diseases

Kotsiou O.S., Gourgoulianis K.I. (2018)

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Frequency and risk factors of COPD exacerbations and hospitalizations: A nationwide study in greece (Greek obstructive lung disease epidemiology and health ecoNomics: GOLDEN study)

Alexopoulos E.C., Malli F., Mitsiki E., Bania E.G., Varounis C., Gourgoulianis K.I. (2015)

Background: COPD exacerbations and hospitalizations have been associated with poor prognosis for the COPD patient.Objective: To evaluate the frequency and risk factors of COPD exacerbations, hospitalizations, and admissions ...

Inhaled drug consumption and asthma mortality in Greece [2]

Melissinos, C. G.; Gourgoulianis, K.; Adamidis, S. C. (1995)

Interstitial lung disease in anti-synthetase syndrome

Kourkouni E., Mitsogiannis G., Simopoulou T., Liaskos C., Katsiari C.G., Daniil Z., Gourgoulianis K., Bogdanos D.P., Sakkas L.I. (2019)

Anti-synthetase syndrome is an autoimmune disorder characterized by the presence of autoantibodies against aminoacyl transfer RNA (tRNA) synthetases, and myositis, interstitial lung disease (ILD), arthritis, fever and ...

The pharmacological cost of COPD during greek economic crisis

Stafyla E., Kerenidi T., Gerogianni I., Geitona M., Daniil Z., Gourgoulianis K.I. (2017)

Introduction: The economic crisis in Greece has substantially affected patients with COPD. The reduction of disposable income has its consequences on patients’ ability to afford their medication. The aim of the study is ...

The role of exhaled nitric oxide in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease undergoing laparotomy surgery – The noxious study

Logotheti H., Pourzitaki C., Tsaousi G., Aidoni Z., Vekrakou A., Ekaterini A., Gourgoulianis K. (2016)

Background Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) has been associated with major perioperative morbidities or mortalities, especially in surgical patients receiving general anesthesia. The severity of the COPD and ...

Serum Levels of Urokinase Plasminogen Activator Receptor (suPAR) Discriminate Moderate Uncontrolled from Severe Asthma

Kotsiou O.S., Pantazopoulos I., Mavrovounis G., Marsitopoulos K., Tourlakopoulos K., Kirgou P., Daniil Z., Gourgoulianis K.I. (2022)

Introduction: The most clinically useful concept in asthma is based on the intensity of treatment required to achieve good asthma control. Biomarkers to guide therapy are needed. Aims: To investigate the role of circulating ...

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy: A known unknown foe of asthma

Kotsiou O.S., Douras A., Makris D., Mpaka N., Gourgoulianis K.I. (2017)

Introduction: Patients with uncontrolled asthma are at a greater risk of asthma attacks requiring emergency room visits or hospital admissions. Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is potentially a significant complication in a course ...