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Newest firstBackground Heroin smokers have high rates of COPD, respiratory morbidity, hospital admission, and mortality. We assessed the natural history of symptoms and lung function in this population over time. Methods A cohort of heroin smokers with COPD was followed for 18 to 24 months. At baseline and follow-up, respiratory symptoms were measured by the Medical Research Council Dyspnea Scale (MRC) and the COPD Assessment…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundAsthma is the most common chronic disease in childhood and is a growing global concern. However, there are limited data regarding long-term asthma management in low-income countries (LIC), particularly for children. This study will assess the feasibility of recruitment and retention, the acceptability of an intervention and data collection methods, and baseline levels of asthma control and exacerbation r…
Open article record in new tab ↗PurposeThe Chikwawa lung health cohort was established in rural Malawi in 2014 to prospectively determine the prevalence and causes of lung disease amongst the general population of adults living in a low-income rural setting in Sub-Saharan Africa. ParticipantsA total of 1481 participants were randomly identified and recruited in 2014 for the baseline study. We collected data on demographic, socio-economic status,…