Almost 16 million adults have COPD in the United States and about 3 in 4 people with this condition have at least one flare (exacerbation) a year, cites a review. But you don’t have to sit and wait ...

March 18, 2010 — Pharmacotherapy, ventilation strategies, and other management issues regarding chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations are reviewed in an article published in the ...

—A new study finds that some patients are proactive (they seek immediate treatment), while others tough it out (wishing to avoid the ‘hassle’ or ‘inconvenience’). What can clinicians do to better ...

AJMC ®: What is your role in the management of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)? Klares: As a practicing pulmonologist, my role is primarily advisory, supporting primary care ...

Patients with acute COPD exacerbations are seen frequently in the emergency department (ED). Acute exacerbations are associated with significant morbidity, mortality and health care expenditures.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Both SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1s lowered moderate or severe COPD exacerbation risk vs. DPP-4 inhibitors. Weight ...

Decreased body mass index (BMI) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) was linked to a higher risk of severe exacerbations and all-cause mortality, emphasizing the importance of ...

NICE's medical technologies advisory committee considered evidence on digital technologies to support self-management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) from several sources, including an ...

Recent medical research reveals promising developments in the treatment of patients suffering from both diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The study, involving nearly 394,000 adults, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The FDA issued a warning in 2019 about serious breathing problems associated with gabapentinoids. The study ...