Medscape20h
Systemic Corticosteroids in the Treatment of Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Summary. Exacerbations of COPD are common and can be detrimental to both patient health and health care costs. Corticosteroids are recommended by consensus guidelines for patients during ...
Too Old to Operate2d
The Importance of Screening for Loneliness in COPD & Asthma
Loneliness is a key risk factor for symptom exacerbations and hospitalizations in people with COPD, highlighting the need for ...
The American Journal of Managed Care1mon
Ineligibility, Limitations to PR Uptake in Patients With AECOPD
Only 18% of eligible acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) patients participated in post-discharge pulmonary rehabilitation (PR), with significant ineligibility ...
emjreviews.com5d
Physical Activity Reduces Exacerbations in COPD Patients on Dual Bronchodilators
Discover how moderate-to-vigorous physical activity can reduce exacerbations and corticosteroid use in COPD patients on dual ...
The Week7h
ICG evacuates critically-ill patient from Lakshadweep taken to hospital in Kochi
A 68-year old critically-ill patient from Lakshadweep, diagnosed with acute chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and a respiratory failure, was evacuated in an aircraft by the Indian Coast Guard and ...
Healthline6d
The Truth About 8 Common COPD Myths
There are many myths and misconceptions about COPD — such as only those who smoke can get it. Knowing the realities of the condition can help you separate fact from fiction. Chronic obstructive ...
Too Old to Operate1d
Alpha Angle Predicts 30-Day Readmission in COPD With Dyspnea
The following is a summary of “Investigation of the Relationship Between the Measured Alpha Angle in Capnography and Readmission Within Thirty Days in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients ...
pulmonologyadvisor8d
Dupilumab in COPD Linked to Lower Mortality, Better Long-Term Outcomes
Dupilumab in COPD was associated with decreased risk of mortality, emergency visits, exacerbations, and respiratory failure and infections.
emjreviews.com10d
New COPD Drug Cuts Healthcare Burden
A new study reveals that ensifentrine, a novel COPD treatment, significantly reduces COPD-related healthcare usage over 48 ...
The American Journal of Managed Care15d
CHEST: American College of Chest Physicians Annual Meeting
Two posters at the CHEST 2024 annual meeting revealed that 18% of eligible patients hospitalized with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) participated in post ...
thecardiologyadvisor.com13d
Using SGLT2i in COPD With Diabetes Linked to Fewer Hospitalizations, ED Visits
Patients with COPD and type 2 diabetes using SGLT2i were much less likely to have ER visits and hospitalizations related to COPD exacerbations.
Medscape2d
Systemic Corticosteroids in the Treatment of Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
2010;67(13):1061-1069. Considering all of the data and their limitations, questions still remain regarding the optimal treatment of COPD exacerbations. The data of deJong et al. [30] showed no ...