Publications by authors named "David Lestan"

Background: Understanding the risk factors for exacerbations of COPD may help provide a more personalised approach to exacerbation prevention.

Method: Observational, prospective, international, multicentre study aimed at identifying risk factors for exacerbations of COPD. Clinical variables, lung function and CAT scores were collected at baseline.

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Acute interstitial pneumonia (AIP) is a rare and severe form of idiopathic interstitial lung disease. Treatment is primarily supportive with supplemental oxygenation and mechanical ventilation. Prognosis is poor, but long-term survival is possible after recovery from AIP.

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Introduction: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with increased lung and systemic inflammation. We aimed to identify associations between easy-to-obtain blood biomarkers and the frequency and severity of exacerbations.

Methods: Cross-sectional, multicentre study performed in four centres in Spain, Italy, Bulgaria, and Slovenia.

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Introduction: This study aimed to determine the association between plasma chitotriosidase activity and the clinical characteristics and exacerbation rate of COPD patients.

Methods: The study comprised 97 patients with COPD. Their clinical characteristics and a history of exacerbations in the last 12 months were noted.

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