Tag: COPD
Midlife Cardiorespiratory Fitness Linked to Risk for COPD
Risk for incident COPD, death from COPD lower for those with normal, high CRF versus low CRF
High-Deductible Health Plans May Be Harmful for Patients With COPD
Individuals with HDHP more likely to report forgoing care due to costs, cost-related nonadherence
Women With COPD Have Worse QoL, Increased Symptom Burden
Women are more likely to be symptomatic, have greater odds of frequent, severe acute exacerbations
Impact of Azithromycin Studied in Acute Exacerbation of COPD
Azithromycin leads to significant drops in treatment intensification and step-up in hospital care
CDC: Prevalence of COPD High Among Some Nonsmokers
High prevalence observed in certain industries and occupations, including information industry
Practices for Reducing COPD Hospital Readmissions Explored
Communication emphasized as well as consideration of readmission as proxy for other health factors
Exfoliation Syndrome May Up Risk for COPD
Survival improved with COPD and exfoliation syndrome versus COPD alone
COPD, ILD Patients May Not Benefit From Bilateral Lung Transplant Listing
Unrestricted lung transplant listing strategy may increase transplant rates without affecting survival
FDA Approves First Generic Version of Advair for Asthma, COPD
Medication approved to treat children aged 4 or older with asthma, adults with asthma or COPD
Vitamin D Supplementation Can Help Cut COPD Exacerbations
Review shows supplementation only effective for baseline vitamin D levels <25 nmol/L
