Publications by authors named "C Candia"
Chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs) are highly prevalent conditions, causing over 4 million deaths every year and representing a major source of physical, psychological, and occupational disability [...
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- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a serious lung condition that limits airflow and leads to ongoing respiratory issues, significantly affecting individuals' health and life quality.
- The disease is linked to several risk factors, including smoking, air pollution, and genetic predispositions, and often coexists with mental health issues like depression and anxiety, creating a challenging cycle that complicates treatment.
- Effective management of COPD requires a team approach involving healthcare professionals across disciplines, emphasizing the need for mental health assessment and intervention to enhance overall patient outcomes.
COPD is a chronic, heterogeneous inflammatory disorder of the airways with persistent and poorly reversible airflow limitation, causing symptoms such as cough, shortness of breath, and sputum production. Despite optimal treatment, some patients remain symptomatic due to the disease's heterogeneity, manifesting in various phenotypes. One notable phenotype involves eosinophilic inflammation, with a variable prevalence.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with subclinical atherosclerosis and endothelial dysfunction, which can be assessed non-invasively through flow-mediated dilation (FMD). In this study, we evaluated the potential impact of inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) therapy on FMD of COPD patients undergoing pulmonary rehabilitation (PR). : Medical records of COPD patients undergoing FMD assessment upon admission to our Pulmonary Rehabilitation Unit were reviewed in this retrospective post hoc analysis.
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