Tag: COPD
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
Flu Vaccine Cuts Flu-Related Hospitalization in COPD Patients
Flu-positive patients have higher crude mortality and critical illness versus flu-negative patients
Cognitive Therapy Helps Reduce Anxiety in COPD Patients
CBT delivered by nurses also lowers hospital admission and attendance at emergency departments
Rural Residence, Poverty Are Risk Factors for COPD
Among never-smokers, rural residence, neighborhood use of coal linked to risk for COPD
COPD Tied to Obesity in Male, Female Never-Smokers
Strong dose-response relationship seen in never-smokers aged 50 and older
