Patients with moderate to very severe COPD who received triple fixed doses of an inhaled glucocorticoid, LAMA, and LABA had fewer exacerbations compared with those taking 2 of the 3 medications.
Medication adherence for asthma and COPD has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an independent risk factor for lung cancer incidence, regardless of smoking status.
For adults with exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, antibiotics and systemic corticosteroids are associated with less treatment failure.
Women were more likely than men to be diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and had more frequent exacerbations.
Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease experience significant cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.
Acute exposure to traffic-related air pollution can lead to lower airway neutrophils to release of neutrophil extracellular traps, which is linked to COPD severity and airflow limitations.
In many countries, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) rates are decreasing, although the absolute number of deaths is increasing.
A research letter recently published in JAMA examined the correlation between limited English proficiency (LEP) and revisits or readmissions after hospitalization.
A risk-prediction tool for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has been developed and validated for use in the general population, according to study results published in CHEST. Using the Transparent Reporting of a multivariate prediction model for Individual Prognosis or Diagnosis (or, TRIPOD), researchers sought to develop and validate a personalized tool for predicting changes…
