Air Pollution Found to Accelerate Aging of the Lungs
Larger effects seen for people from lower-income households.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
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.
Workplace Exposures Contribute to Burden of Respiratory Disease
Substantial contribution seen to burden of diseases including asthma, COPD, chronic bronchitis, fibrosis.
Women With COPD Have Worse QoL, Increased Symptom Burden
Women are more likely to be symptomatic, have greater odds of frequent, severe acute exacerbations.
High-Deductible Health Plans May Be Harmful for Patients With COPD
Individuals with HDHP more likely to report forgoing care due to costs, cost-related nonadherence.
Ginseng Nonsuperior to Placebo in Improving Quality of Life in COPD
Ginseng is nonsuperior to placebo for improving health-related quality of life in patients with stable symptomatic COPD.
FDA Approves First Generic Version of Advair for Asthma, COPD
The first generic form of the Advair Diskus (fluticasone propionate and salmeterol inhalation powder) inhaler has been approved by the US FDA.
Algorithm Reduces Antibiotic Use in Lower Respiratory Tract Infection
The duration of antibiotic regimens to treat lower respiratory tract infection can be reduced through the use of a procalcitonin-guided algorithm.
Vitamin D Supplementation Can Help Cut COPD Exacerbations
Review shows supplementation only effective for baseline vitamin D levels 25 nmol/L.
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