COVID-19 Preparation Recommendations From the COPD Foundation
The COPD Foundation released practical recommendations for patients living with COPD who may have concerns about COVID-19.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
COPD: Importance of Educating Patients on Proper Inhalation Technique
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.
Risk of COPD In-Hospital Mortality Linked to Atrial Fibrillation
In patients hospitalized for COPD exacerbation, the presence of atrial fibrillation may increase the risk of in-hospital mortality.
Home Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation May Improve Certain Outcomes in COPD
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.
Virtual vs In-Person Education for Inhaler Use in Asthma, COPD
Hospitalized patients with asthma or COPD who received virtual inhaler use education via a tablet was as effective as in person education.
COPD Severity Affected by Traffic-Related Air Pollution
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 Assessment Test Submitted to FDA for Drug Development Tool Approval
Researchers have proposed that the COPD Assessment Test (CAT) be used as a US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clinical outcomes assessment tool.
Use of FEV1/FEV6 Ratio May Lead to Underdiagnosis of COPD in Women
There is significant disparity in the ratios for postbronchodilator FEV1/FEV6 and FEV1/FVC %, and this disparity is very pronounced in women.
Asthma, COPD, and Asthma-COPD Overlap Differentiated Using Sputum Cell Count
Sputum cell count, as measured by a simplified method, was able to differentiate between asthma, COPD, and asthma-COPD overlap.
COPD Mortality Rates Decreasing in Many Countries
In many countries, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease rates are decreasing, although the absolute number of deaths is increasing.
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