Acute COPD Exacerbations May Be Linked to Higher HbA1c Levels
Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who have higher levels of HbA1c are at increased risk for hospital admission for acute exacerbations.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mechanically Ventilated Patients With COPD May Benefit From Early Tracheostomy
Researchers conducted a retrospective analysis of patients with COPD who were hospitalized and mechanically ventilated.
Switch to Extra-Fine Inhaled Triple Therapy Improves Regional Ventilation to Small Airways in COPD
Switching from non-extra fine multi-inhaler triple therapy to single-inhaler extra-fine inhaled triple therapy improved regional ventilation to the small airways in patients with COPD.
Cardiovascular Adverse Event Risk Following a COPD Exacerbation
In the first 30 days following an exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, there is an increased risk of cardiovascular adverse events.
Breztri Aerosphere Approved as Triple-Combination Therapy Inhaler for COPD
The FDA has approved Breztri Aerosphere (budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate; AstraZeneca) for the maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Study Finds Tiotropium/Olodaterol Effective for Exacerbations of COPD
The DYNAGITO trial investigated the effectiveness of dual bronchodilation with fixed-dose tiotropium/olodaterol for reducing exacerbations of COPD.
Collagen Degradation, Formation Elevated in Patients With Exacerbated COPD
Serologically assessed collagen remodeling plays a key role in the severity of COPD, as determined by airflow limitation and dyspnea, as well as in disease outcomes.
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