COPD

COPD-Related Cognitive Impairment Unlike Other Forms of Dementia

By

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

The prevalence of cognitive impairment is higher in patients with COPD compared with healthy individuals.

Could Vascular Dysfunction Be a Primary vs Secondary Feature of COPD?

By

Pulmonology Advisor Contributing Writer

New research suggests chronic obstructive pulmonary disease directly caused by tobacco smoke could be cured.

The Challenges of Pulmonary Rehab in Facilities May Be Overcome in the Home

By

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

Implementing pulmonary rehabilitation in patients’ homes may address several barriers, including need for referrals, accessibility to centers, and inability to travel because of chronic respiratory disease.

Tissue Doppler Imaging Can Detect Left Ventricular Dysfunction in COPD

By

Virginia A. Schad, PharmD, RPh

In patients with COPD, subclinical left ventricular systolic dysfunction is likely to be detected when measured by tissue Doppler imaging, even in patients without pulmonary hypertension.

Guideline-Recommended, Nonpharmacologic Interventions Not Often Used in COPD

By

Sheila Jacobs

Relatively low levels of utilization of guideline-recommended, nonpharmacologic interventions for COPD, with the exception of flu vaccination, have been reported.

Metered Cryospray Improves Outcomes in Chronic Bronchitis in COPD

By

Brandon May

Metered Cryospray was safe and effective for improving multidimensional patient-reported outcomes in patients with chronic bronchitis in COPD.

Muscle Loss Phenotype in COPD May Increase Mortality, Costs

By

Sheila Jacobs

In patients with COPD who are hospitalized for an exacerbation, mortality, length of stay, and costs are all higher in those with a muscle loss phenotype.

Triple Therapy Combination Reduces COPD Exacerbations, Death Risk

By

Bryant Moeller

Patients with moderate to very severe COPD who received triple fixed doses of an inhaled glucocorticoid, LAMA, and LABA had fewer exacerbations compared with those taking 2 of the 3 medications.