COPD

Electronic Inhaler Monitoring for COPD

By

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

Electronic inhaler monitoring has shown promise for patients with asthma; is it an effective solution for persistent treatment nonadherence in COPD?

Optimism and Caution Lead the Way in Stem Cell Therapy Research for COPD

By

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

David G. Hill and Jorge M. Mallea share their insight into stem cell therapy research for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and provide an update on their pilot clinical trial.

Exploring the Use of Omics to Eliminate Sex and Gender Differences in COPD

By

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

Although it has become widely accepted that COPD encompasses a range of phenotypes, the development of a precision medicine approach has been slow.

Pulmonary Rehabilitation for COPD Has Greater Effect Coupled With Triple Therapy

By

Colby Stong

How does inpatient pulmonary rehabilitation affect patients with severe COPD — and does the effect differ in those who use inhaled triple therapy?

New Study Validates Algorithm for Predicting Long-Term Mortality in COPD

By

Colby Stong

New research assesses the prognostic value of a COPD mortality algorithm, proposed in 2017, that includes comorbidities, lung function, age, BMI, and dyspnea.

Are Serum Sclerostin Levels Linked to Body Composition, Lung Function in COPD?

By

Sheila Jacobs

Do serum sclerostin levels play a role in COPD? Researchers analyzed relationships between blood SOST and body composition, bone metabolism, and pulmonary function.

Predicting Mortality in COPD: Diffusing Capacity vs BODE Index

By

Ron Goldberg

Is diffusing capacity an effective predictor of mortality among patients with COPD, either together with or independent of the BODE index?

Oscillatory Positive Expiratory Pressure Devices: Effective for COPD?

By

Sheila Jacobs

Which patients with COPD are most likely to benefit from oscillatory positive expiratory pressure devices that help to clear sputum and reduce cough?