Researchers have identified new lung function and blood test cutoffs to improve timely chronic hypercapnia management in ...

Injurious falls are common among people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in the two years before de ...

Nov. 27, 2024 — A recent trial finds an injection given during some asthma and COPD attacks is more effective than the current treatment of steroid tablets, reducing the need for further ...

Chronic lower respiratory diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), are the sixth leading cause of ...

Patients with acute COPD exacerbations are seen frequently in the emergency department (ED). Acute exacerbations are associated with significant morbidity, mortality and health care expenditures.

With the earlier definition of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), patients were essentially defined as having either chronic bronchitis or emphysema, with emphysema classified as a ...

Background Occupational exposures have been associated with an increased risk of COPD. However, few studies have related objectively assessed occupational exposures to prospectively assessed incidence ...

A total of 17 subjects (12 COPD patients and 5 controls ... Global Strategy for the Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention of Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease 2017 Report. GOLD Executive Summary. Am J ...

NICE has said that the standalone Doccla WellGuide patient app can be used only as part of a research study to support adults to manage their COPD themselves. These digital technologies can help ...

NICE's assessment of digital technologies to support self-management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) recommends that Active+me REMOTE, Clinitouch, COPDhub, COPDPredict, Lenus COPD ...

A COPD Action and Management Plan is a 3-in-1 personalized worksheet that lists the steps to take to manage your COPD depending on how you feel. With a plan, you will know how and when to take your ...