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Upcoming congresses and events on COPD are listed in our Conferences section.

COPD Resources for Journalists

The Eloquium Links section provides references to websites dedicated to COPD research, information and treatment.

The COPD Bibliography lists current scientific articles, studies and reference works.

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COPD Bibliography

The following articles, studies and reference works provide you with an overview over the current scientific research on COPD. 

COPD diagnosis and management

  • Rudolf M. The reality of drug use in COPD: The European Perspective. Chest 2000;117: 29S-32S
  • Petty TL. Definitions, causes, course and prognosis of COPD. Respir Care Clin N Am. 1998; 4:345-358,vii.
  • American Thoracic Society. Standards for the diagnosis and care of patients with COPD. Am J Resp Crit Care Med. 1995;152:S77-S120


COPD risk factors

  • Fenestra, Tanistra L., Marianne van Genugten, Rudolf Hoogenveen et. al. The Impact of Aging and Smoking on the Future Burden of COPD. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2001; Vol 164: 590
  • Horne SL, Cockcroft DW. Ethnicity as a possible factor contributing to the development of chronic airflow limitation and asthma. Clinical and Investigative Medicine. 1990;13:333-338


Impact of COPD on society

  • Strassels SA, Smith DH, et al. The costs of treating COPD in the United States. Chest 2001; 119:344-352
  • Sullivan SD, Ramsey SD, Lee TA. The economic burden of COPD. Chest 2000; 117(2 suppl): 5S-9S
  • Guest JF. The annual cost of COPD to the UK’s National Health Service. Dis Manage Health Outcomes. 1999; 5:93-100


Living with COPD

  • Sexton DL, Munro BH. Impact of a husband’s chronic illness (COPD) on the spouse’s life. Res Nurs Health 1985;8(1):83-90

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