COPD

Assessing Exercise Techniques in Pulmonary Rehabilitation for COPD

By

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

Pulmonary rehabilitation programs represent a key component in the management of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

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.

Acute COPD Exacerbation Frequency May Not Be Accurate Guide for Treatment

By

Bryant Moeller

The 12-month history of acute exacerbations used to guide most COPD treatment relies on an unstable frequent exacerbator phenotype.

Late Life Disability Instrument Can Assess Life Role Participation in COPD

By

Sheila Jacobs

In patients with COPD, the Late Life Disability Instrument demonstrated test-retest reliability, internal consistency, and construct and face validity.

HRRP Implementation Reduced 30-Day All-Cause Readmission Rates in COPD

By

Sheila Jacobs

Implementation of the Hospital Readmission Reduction Program was associated with a decrease in 30-day readmissions in patients with COPD following their hospital discharge.

Vascular Calcification in COPD Affects Bone Mineral Density, Increases Fractures

By

Britt Gambino

Researchers evaluated the association between osteoporosis and vertebral fragility fractures with cardiovascular calcification in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Lung DNA Methylation in COPD May Differ by Smoking Status, Airflow Limitation

By

Virginia A. Schad, PharmD, RPh

Bronchoalveolar lavage appears to be safe and well tolerated in individuals with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.