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Rurality, Long Travel Times Limit Access to Tobacco Treatment for Patients With COPD Who Smoke

August 30th 2025

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who smoke were less likely to receive tobacco dependence treatment (TDT) if they lived in rural areas or had longer travel times to care, highlighting persistent geographic disparities in access.

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Solrikitug Shows Promise as Next-Generation Anti-TSLP Therapy in Asthma, COPD

June 25th 2025

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Systemic Immune Response Index Identified as Independent Risk Factor for COPD

March 23rd 2025

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Low Birth Weight Linked to Increased COPD Risk

December 30th 2024

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Top 5 Most-Read COPD Content of 2024

December 26th 2024

Type 2 Inflammation: A Common Theme Among Several Chronic Diseases

Learn about the multifaceted aspects of type 2 inflammatory diseases, including impact on quality of life; the role of biomarkers in diagnosis and treatment selection; and unmet needs in clinical management.

Learn about the multifaceted aspects of type 2 inflammatory diseases, including impact on quality of life; the role of biomarkers in diagnosis and treatment selection; and unmet needs in clinical management.
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August 30th 2025

The Economics of Transthyretin-Mediated Amyloidosis: Balancing Equity and Access in Resource Allocation

1 Credit / Cardiology, Neurology
August 30th 2025

Managing Patients With COPD: Evidence-Based Care and Optimizing Value of New and Emerging Targeted Therapies

1.0 Credit / Immunology, Pulmonology/Respiratory
August 30th 2025

Advancing Immunotherapy in Endometrial Cancer: A Managed Care Perspective on Personalized Care

1.5 Credits / Gynecologic Cancer, Health Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Oncology, Women's Health
August 30th 2025

Updated Guidance and Managed Care Strategies to Optimize Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccination Coverage

1.5 Credits / Immunization, Infectious Disease, Pulmonology
August 30th 2025

Reflecting on the Real-World Use of Biologic Therapy in Asthma Management

1.5 Credits / Immunology, Pulmonology
August 30th 2025

Advancing Cystic Fibrosis Management: The Evolving Role of Specialty and Managed Care Pharmacists

1.5 Credits / Pulmonology
August 30th 2025

Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: Real-World Applications of New Therapies and Management Strategies

1.5 Credits / Pulmonology, Cardiology, Rare Diseases

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Woman in hospital
August 31st 2022

Metformin May Lower Risk of Hospitalization, Mortality in Concurrent COPD, Diabetes

Jaime Rosenberg
The researchers noted these improvements were seen without an increase in hyperlactatemia risk.
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August 26th 2022

Factors of COPD and the Role of a Patient’s Environment and Job

Laura Joszt, MA
Beyond smoking, the environment patients live in as well as their occupational risk factors all play large roles in the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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August 24th 2022

COPD Transition Bundle May Lower Risk of Hospital Readmission

Jaime Rosenberg
Findings from this multicenter randomized controlled trial showed that the transition bundle was associated with a lower risk of 7-day and 30-day hospital readmission from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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August 5th 2022

COPD Prevalence in Europe Increases for Women

Alisha Lekh
From 2001 to 2019 in Europe, overall chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) prevalence has increased for females and COPD mortality has decreased more so for men than women, according to the results of a recent study.
Woman and man figures on pink and blue backgrounds
August 2nd 2022

Sex Differences in Airways Result in Worse COPD Outcomes for Women, Study Says

Alisha Lekh
Smaller lumen sizes in women resulted in worse respiratory morbidity and mortality in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a recent study.
Stethoscope on dollar bills
July 30th 2022

Noninvasive Ventilation at Home Lowers Mortality and Health Care Costs in Hypercapnic COPD-CRF

Alisha Lekh
Starting noninvasive ventilation at home (NIVH) early after diagnosis was correlated with lower risk of death and reduced Medicare spending for patients with hypercapnic chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with chronic respiratory failure (COPD-CRF), according to a recent study.
Magnifying glass on data set
July 28th 2022

Registries Highlight the Needs of Patients With COPD in Primary Care

Alisha Lekh
US patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) managed in primary care settings have high exacerbations, symptoms, and treatment burdens, according to an analysis of electronic health record data and patient-reported information/outcomes.
graphic of lungs
July 19th 2022

Integrated Primary Care Effective for Patients With Severe COPD With No Increase in Costs

Alisha Lekh
An integrated primary care service may improve the health status of patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) without increasing health care costs, according to a recent study.
Impact of Health Literacy on Teaching Correct Inhaler Use in COPD, Asthma
July 16th 2022

Impact of Health Literacy on Teaching Correct Inhaler Use in COPD, Asthma

Alisha Lekh
A recent study found that teach-to-goal methods are more effective than brief interventions in metered-dose inhaler education for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma, but results may vary depending on levels of health literacy.
Graphic of lung and throat
July 14th 2022

Which Factors Affect Voice-Related Quality of Life in COPD?

Alisha Lekh
Certain characteristics of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including dysphagia risk factors and peak expiratory flow measures, play a role in lowering patients’ voice-related quality of life, according to a recent study.
Research Explores Patterns of Triple Therapy Use in Patients With Inadequately Controlled COPD
July 6th 2022

Research Explores Patterns of Triple Therapy Use in Patients With Inadequately Controlled COPD

Julia Bonavitacola
A cross-sectional, observational study found that triple therapy was initiated in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who experienced poor disease control on maintenance therapy.
Older people exercising
June 30th 2022

Pulmonary Rehabilitation Effective at Reducing Costs for Patients With COPD

Julia Bonavitacola
A recent study found that pulmonary rehabilitation after hospitalization for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) resulted in a net cost savings.
Woman coughing
June 27th 2022

Patients With COPD Prefer Improvement of Daily Symptoms Rather Than Exacerbations

Julia Bonavitacola
A discrete choice experiment found that patients with moderate-to-severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) valued improvement in their daily symptoms more than improvement of exacerbations.
Vaccine
June 25th 2022

Influenza and PPSV23 Vaccines Evaluated for Their Ability to Stem COPD Exacerbations

Julia Bonavitacola
A cohort study found that influenza and 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccines (PPSV23) can reduce the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)- and pneumonia-related hospitalizations.
Lungs
June 21st 2022

Review Finds Parental COPD Associated With COPD in Offspring

Julia Bonavitacola
A recent review found that parents with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) had a higher risk of having children with COPD.
Medication
June 15th 2022

Intervention Can Help Decrease Exacerbation Rates, Improve Medication Adherence in COPD

Julia Bonavitacola
A recent study found that the Service Apothecary Respiratory Advice eHealth intervention could help patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with exacerbation rates and medication adherence.
elderly man with head in hand
June 13th 2022

Study Finds Oxidative Stress Associated With Dementia in Patients With COPD

Julia Bonavitacola
Oxidative stress, including DNA damage and malondialdehyde, was associated with dementia in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Poor Sleep Increases Risk of Life-threatening COPD Flare-ups, According to Study
June 6th 2022

Poor Sleep Increases Risk of Life-threatening COPD Flare-ups, According to Study

Julia Bonavitacola
In a new study, poor sleep was linked to an increased risk of life-threatening flare-ups in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Older woman
June 3rd 2022

Patients With COPD at Increased Risk of Cognitive Impairment, Dementia, According to Review

Julia Bonavitacola
A recent review found that patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) were at increased risk for mild cognitive impairment and dementia.
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May 31st 2022

Study Finds Sex-Based Differences in Comorbidities Among Patients With COPD

Julia Bonavitacola
A cohort study found that male and female patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) had different comorbidities that predicted their risk of mortality.
Blood cells
May 26th 2022

Patients With COPD Have Stiffer Arteries, Study Finds

Julia Bonavitacola
A retrospective study found that patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) had stiffer arteries compared with patients without COPD.
MAIT Cells Linked With Hospitalization in Patients With COPD, According to Study
May 25th 2022

MAIT Cells Linked With Hospitalization in Patients With COPD, According to Study

Julia Bonavitacola
Mucosal-associated invariant T (MAIT) cell count was associated with risk of hospitalization in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) independent of forced expiratory volume during a 3-year follow-up.
Pulmonary Hypertension Common in Patients With COPD Referred for Catheterization, Study Finds
May 19th 2022

Pulmonary Hypertension Common in Patients With COPD Referred for Catheterization, Study Finds

Julia Bonavitacola
A recent study found that patients who were referred for a right heart catheterization and had chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) more commonly had pulmonary hypertension, which is associated with high mortality.
Lungs
May 15th 2022

Black Men at Increased Risk of Misdiagnosis of Emphysema

Julia Bonavitacola
An abstract from the American Thoracic Society International Conference demonstrated that Black men have a greater risk of not receiving a proper diagnosis of emphysema, after race-based adjustments to spirometry found normal lung function.
Lungs
May 12th 2022

Study Finds CAPS Effective in Predicting In-Hospital Mortality in Patients With AECOPD

Julia Bonavitacola
A prospective study found that a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma physiology score (CAPS) of at least 21 points was a risk factor for in-hospital mortality in patients with acute exacerbations of COPD (AECOPD).
Stethoscope on doctor's desk
May 10th 2022

USPSTF Continues to Recommend Against COPD Screening in Asymptomatic Adults

Julia Bonavitacola
The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) found after a reaffirmation process that there was no net benefit to screening asymptomatic adults for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Review Finds Comparable Outcomes Between Home-Based and Outpatient Pulmonary Rehab
May 4th 2022

Review Finds Comparable Outcomes Between Home-Based and Outpatient Pulmonary Rehab

Julia Bonavitacola
A recent review found that home-based pulmonary rehab had comparable short-term benefits to outpatient pulmonary rehab, although the outcome quality was low.
Lungs
May 2nd 2022

Patients With COPD More Likely to Have CHD, According to Study

Julia Bonavitacola
A recent study found that patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are more likely to have coronary heart disease (CHD) compared with those without COPD.
Study Finds Peer Support Associated With Fewer Acute Care Visits in Patients With COPD
April 27th 2022

Study Finds Peer Support Associated With Fewer Acute Care Visits in Patients With COPD

Julia Bonavitacola
A randomized controlled trial found that patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) needed less acute care when in peer support groups.
Elderly people exercising
April 20th 2022

Study Finds Pulmonary Rehabilitation Improves Functional Capability for Patients With COPD, Asthma

Julia Bonavitacola
A recent study found that early use of a pulmonary rehabilitation program improved several measures of pulmonary function in patients with comorbid asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and obesity.
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