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Dupilumab Improves Lung Function in CRSwNP and Comorbid Asthma and COPD Features

By

Brandon May

Publish Date August 24, 2020

Treatment with dupilumab led to significant improvements in lung function by 16 weeks and up to 24 weeks in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps and comorbid asthma plus clinical features of COPD.

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Breztri Aerosphere Approved as Triple-Combination Therapy Inhaler for COPD

By

Brian Park, PharmD

Publish Date August 4, 2020

The FDA has approved Breztri Aerosphere (budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate; AstraZeneca) for the maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

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Triple Inhaled Therapy Aids in Moderate-to-Very Severe COPD

Publish Date July 3, 2020

Triple therapy, including glucocorticoid at either of 2 dose levels, is beneficial for moderate-to-very severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Pulmonology Information Center

Electronic Communication From Pulmonologist to PCP Beneficial in COPD Care

By

Madeline Morr

Publish Date June 9, 2020

Preemptive, patient-specific electronic messages from pulmonologists to primary care physicians improved guideline concordant care in COPD.

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Guideline Details Pharmacologic Management of COPD

Publish Date June 5, 2020

In an American Thoracic Society clinical practice guideline, recommendations are presented for the pharmacologic management of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) complaining of exercise intolerance or dyspnea.

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Environmental Fungal Sensitization Associated With Worse Outcomes in COPD

By

Bryant Moeller

Publish Date May 22, 2020

Sensitization to environmental fungi was associated with poorer outcomes in patients with COPD.

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Asthma, COPD Medication Adherence Up During Pandemic

Publish Date May 13, 2020

Medication adherence for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic,

Pulmonology Information Center

COPD: Importance of Educating Patients on Proper Inhalation Technique

By

Erin Keller, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, CCRN

Christy Catlett, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Katherine Medina, APRN, FNP-C

Nancy Kern, EdD, MSN, APRN

Ann Lyons, PhD, MSN, RN, CNE

Publish Date March 16, 2020

Practitioners can play a vital role in providing education and training on correct inhalation techniques to enhance therapeutic benefit and optimal medication delivery. Overall, the goal for the provider is to be confident when educating patients on proper use of inhalation technique, emphasize the importance of medication adherence, and maintain follow-up appointments.

Infectious Diseases Information Center

COVID-19 Preparation Recommendations From the COPD Foundation

By

Britt Gambino

Publish Date March 16, 2020

The COPD Foundation released practical recommendations for patients living with COPD who may have concerns about COVID-19.

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Risk of COPD In-Hospital Mortality Linked to Atrial Fibrillation

By

Clinical Advisor Contributing Writer

Publish Date March 3, 2020

In patients hospitalized for COPD exacerbation, the presence of atrial fibrillation may increase the risk of in-hospital mortality.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.