Tag: COPD
Study Explores Persons With Tobacco Exposure, Preserved Spirometry
No accelerated rate of decline in FEV1 or increased incidence of COPD seen in symptomatic TEPS versus asymptomatic, but more respiratory exacerbations
Fixed-Ratio Spirometry Underdiagnoses COPD in African Americans
Even with symptoms, GOLD staging misses African American cases
Dupilumab Reduces Exacerbations in Patients With COPD
Significant improvement also seen in lung function, quality of life, severity of COPD symptoms
Mucus Plugs Linked to Increased All-Cause Mortality in COPD
Increased hazard ratio for death seen with plugs in one or two and three or more versus zero lung segments
Preterm Birth Tied to Higher Risk for Obstructive Airway Disease in Adulthood
Higher risk extends to those born late preterm and early term, and infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia
CAPTURE Screening Tool Has High Specificity for Identifying COPD
Tool has sensitivity of 48.2 percent and specificity of 88.6 percent for identifying undiagnosed, clinically significant COPD
COPD Patients Have Lower Survival, Increased Costs After Surgery
Association between COPD and outcomes modified by frailty, cancer, and procedure type
Most Older Adults With COPD Are Doing Well Mentally
Being married, having a confidant associated with better mental health with COPD
Household Air Pollution Linked to Cardiac Autonomic Function in COPD
Improvements seen in RMSSD for participants with COPD randomly assigned to active air cleaner versus placebo
~10 Percent of Deaths Among Ever-Employed Linked to COPD in 2020
Industries with highest proportionate mortality ratios were mining, accommodation and food services, construction
