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.

Construction Workers Are at an Increased Risk for COPD

By

Virginia A. Schad, PharmD, RPh

Construction workers are at an increased risk for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Inhaler Medication Reminders for COPD Improved Adherence

By

Bryant Moeller

Patients with COPD who received medication reminders via the BreatheMate device had greater adherence to inhaled medication than those without reminders.

Long-Term Pulmonary Rehabilitation Maintenance Program Can Be Beneficial in COPD

By

Virginia A. Schad, PharmD, RPh

For patients with COPD, a pragmatic, supervised, self-help pulmonary rehabilitation maintenance program can extend the benefits of initial pulmonary rehabilitation for more than 3 years.

Long-Term Exposure to Particulate Matter Increases CV Mortality Risk in COPD

By

Sheila Jacobs

In adults with COPD, long-term exposure to PM2.5 was associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular mortality.

Efficacy of Indacaterol/Glycopyrronium vs Salmeterol/Fluticasone in Former Smokers With COPD

By

Sheila Jacobs

Treatment with indacaterol/glycopyrronium has demonstrated greater efficacy compared with salmeterol/fluticasone therapy in patients COPD who are either former or current smokers.