Exposure to Cleaning Products Increases Risk for COPD in Nurses
Researchers sought to identify the association between disinfectants and cleaning products with the incidence of COPD in nurses.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Depression Linked to Increased Clinical Burden, Hospitalization Risk in COPD
Depression is linked to increased clinical burden in patients with COPD.
How Do Seasonal Variants Affect Outcomes, Costs in COPD?
Researchers conducted a retrospective analysis to identify seasonal variations in outcomes for COPD exacerbation admissions and the effect on healthcare resource utilization.
Inhaler Misuse in Asthma and COPD: Undoing 40 Years of Incorrect Technique
Challenges pertaining to the correct use of inhalers for asthma and COPD can limit the effectiveness of treatment.
Home-Based Pulmonary Rehab Improves Exercise Tolerance, QoL in Severe Asthma
Home-based pulmonary rehabilitation improves long-term exercise tolerance and quality of life in patients with severe asthma.
Diverse Physical Health Outcomes and HIV Infection
Results from an umbrella review of observational studies showed highly suggestive or suggestive evidence for HIV and the presence of several physical health outcomes.
Risk for Lower Back Pain Seen With Asthma, COPD
Patients with asthma and/or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease have an increased risk for the development of long-term lower back pain.
Air Pollution Found to Accelerate Aging of the Lungs
Larger effects seen for people from lower-income households.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Fighting for Each Breath
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.
Geographic Patterns of COPD Similar for Smokers, Nonsmokers
Prevalence of COPD higher in southeastern and Appalachian states, regardless of smoking status.
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