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Compared with men

Women With COPD Have Worse QoL, Increased Symptom Burden

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Women are more likely to be symptomatic, have greater odds of frequent, severe acute exacerbations
Three months of azithromycin did not significantly reduce treatment failure among patients hospitalized for an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Impact of Azithromycin Studied in Acute Exacerbation of COPD

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Azithromycin leads to significant drops in treatment intensification and step-up in hospital care
The prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among individuals who have never smoked is high in certain industries and occupations

CDC: Prevalence of COPD High Among Some Nonsmokers

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High prevalence observed in certain industries and occupations, including information industry
Communication

Practices for Reducing COPD Hospital Readmissions Explored

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Communication emphasized as well as consideration of readmission as proxy for other health factors
Patients with exfoliation syndrome may be at increased risk for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Exfoliation Syndrome May Up Risk for COPD

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Survival improved with COPD and exfoliation syndrome versus COPD alone
While an unrestricted listing strategy does not seem to impact overall survival among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or interstitial lung disease awaiting lung transplant

COPD, ILD Patients May Not Benefit From Bilateral Lung Transplant Listing

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Unrestricted lung transplant listing strategy may increase transplant rates without affecting survival
The first generic form of the Advair Diskus (fluticasone propionate and salmeterol inhalation powder) inhaler has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

FDA Approves First Generic Version of Advair for Asthma, COPD

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Medication approved to treat children aged 4 or older with asthma, adults with asthma or COPD
Vitamin D supplementation safely and substantially reduces the rate of moderate-to-severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations in patients with baseline 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels <25 nmol/L

Vitamin D Supplementation Can Help Cut COPD Exacerbations

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Review shows supplementation only effective for baseline vitamin D levels <25 nmol/L
For patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease hospitalization

Flu Vaccine Cuts Flu-Related Hospitalization in COPD Patients

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Flu-positive patients have higher crude mortality and critical illness versus flu-negative patients
Cognitive behavioral therapy delivered by respiratory nurses is associated with reduced anxiety symptoms and is cost-effective for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Cognitive Therapy Helps Reduce Anxiety in COPD Patients

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CBT delivered by nurses also lowers hospital admission and attendance at emergency departments