COPD Information Center

COPD Information Center

Home Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation May Improve Certain Outcomes in COPD

By

Sheila Jacobs

Publish Date February 27, 2020

In patients with COPD and hypercapnia, the use of home noninvasive positive pressure ventilation compared with no device was significantly associated with improved clinical outcomes but no significant differences in quality of life.

Asthma Information Center

Virtual vs In-Person Education for Inhaler Use in Asthma, COPD

By

Bryant Moeller

Publish Date January 24, 2020

Hospitalized patients with asthma or COPD who received virtual inhaler use education via a tablet was as effective as in person education.

Pulmonology Information Center

COPD Severity Affected by Traffic-Related Air Pollution

By

Virginia A. Schad, PharmD, RPh

Publish Date January 7, 2020

Acute exposure to traffic-related air pollution can lead to lower airway neutrophils to release of neutrophil extracellular traps, which is linked to COPD severity and airflow limitations.

COPD Information Center

COPD Assessment Test Submitted to FDA for Drug Development Tool Approval

By

Clinical Advisor Contributing Writer

Publish Date December 30, 2019

Researchers have proposed that the COPD Assessment Test (CAT) be used as a US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clinical outcomes assessment tool.

COPD Information Center

Use of FEV1/FEV6 Ratio May Lead to Underdiagnosis of COPD in Women

By

Clinical Advisor Contributing Writer

Publish Date December 3, 2019

There is significant disparity in the ratios for postbronchodilator FEV1/FEV6 and FEV1/FVC %, and this disparity is very pronounced in women.

Asthma Information Center

Asthma, COPD, and Asthma-COPD Overlap Differentiated Using Sputum Cell Count

By

Britt Gambino

Publish Date December 2, 2019

Sputum cell count, as measured by a simplified method, was able to differentiate between asthma, COPD, and asthma-COPD overlap.

COPD Information Center

COPD Mortality Rates Decreasing in Many Countries

Publish Date November 29, 2019

In many countries, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease rates are decreasing, although the absolute number of deaths is increasing.

Pulmonology Information Center

Exposure to Cleaning Products Increases Risk for COPD in Nurses

By

Madeline Morr

Publish Date November 12, 2019

Researchers sought to identify the association between disinfectants and cleaning products with the incidence of COPD in nurses.

COPD Information Center

Depression Linked to Increased Clinical Burden, Hospitalization Risk in COPD

By

Benjamin Williams

Publish Date November 8, 2019

Depression is linked to increased clinical burden in patients with COPD.

Pulmonology Information Center

How Do Seasonal Variants Affect Outcomes, Costs in COPD?

By

Madeline Morr

Publish Date October 31, 2019

Researchers conducted a retrospective analysis to identify seasonal variations in outcomes for COPD exacerbation admissions and the effect on healthcare resource utilization.

Asthma Information Center

Inhaler Misuse in Asthma and COPD: Undoing 40 Years of Incorrect Technique

By

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

Publish Date October 1, 2019

Challenges pertaining to the correct use of inhalers for asthma and COPD can limit the effectiveness of treatment.

Asthma Information Center

Home-Based Pulmonary Rehab Improves Exercise Tolerance, QoL in Severe Asthma

By

Brandon May

Publish Date September 19, 2019

Home-based pulmonary rehabilitation improves long-term exercise tolerance and quality of life in patients with severe asthma.

HIV/AIDS Information Center

Diverse Physical Health Outcomes and HIV Infection

By

Bradley van Paridon

Publish Date September 17, 2019

Results from an umbrella review of observational studies showed highly suggestive or suggestive evidence for HIV and the presence of several physical health outcomes.

Pain Management Information Center

Risk for Lower Back Pain Seen With Asthma, COPD

By

Sheila Jacobs

Publish Date August 8, 2019

Patients with asthma and/or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease have an increased risk for the development of long-term lower back pain.

Pulmonology Information Center

Air Pollution Found to Accelerate Aging of the Lungs

Publish Date July 22, 2019

Larger effects seen for people from lower-income households.

Pulmonology Information Center

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Fighting for Each Breath

By

Theresa Capriotti, DO, MSN, CRNP, RN

Lynne Kelley, BSN

Dana Galgano, BSN

Publish Date July 12, 2019

As primary care clinicians are on the front lines of care for patients with COPD, they should educate them on the disease process, medication regimens, and nonpharmacologic treatments.

Pulmonology Information Center

Geographic Patterns of COPD Similar for Smokers, Nonsmokers

Publish Date June 25, 2019

Prevalence of COPD higher in southeastern and Appalachian states, regardless of smoking status.

Pulmonology Information Center

Workplace Exposures Contribute to Burden of Respiratory Disease

Publish Date June 7, 2019

Substantial contribution seen to burden of diseases including asthma, COPD, chronic bronchitis, fibrosis.

Pulmonology Information Center

Women With COPD Have Worse QoL, Increased Symptom Burden

Publish Date May 28, 2019

Women are more likely to be symptomatic, have greater odds of frequent, severe acute exacerbations.

Pulmonology Information Center

High-Deductible Health Plans May Be Harmful for Patients With COPD

Publish Date May 28, 2019

Individuals with HDHP more likely to report forgoing care due to costs, cost-related nonadherence.