Nov. 27, 2024 — A recent trial finds an injection given during some asthma and COPD attacks is more effective than the current treatment of steroid tablets, reducing the need for further ...

To that end, GOLD guidelines for COPD recommend tailoring treatment based on risk of exacerbation and symptom severity as well as on patient preference, including cost, availability, and the user’s ...

Background: Information about the influence of regular physical activity on the course of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is scarce. A study was undertaken to examine the association ...

Background Some patients with COPD report frequent acute exacerbations (AECOPD) of the disease (FE), whereas others suffer them infrequently (IE). Because the current diagnosis of exacerbation relies ...

Funeral services honoring former President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at age 100, will be held in Georgia and Washington, D.C., beginning Saturday, Jan. 4, and concluding Thursday, Jan. 9. Here ...

Metered-dose inhaler budesonide-glycopyrrolate-formoterol (Breztri Aerosphere) was associated with a higher risk of a first ...

Main outcome measures In this 1:1 propensity score matched study, the main outcome measures were first moderate or severe COPD exacerbation (effectiveness) and first admission to hospital with ...

We have now had all of the UK bank holidays listed for 2024 and, with many people set to return to work soon, it makes sense that some may be wondering when we can expect to be off in 2025.

Healio Pulmonology has compiled the top news on COPD posted in 2024. Image: Adobe Stock A story on the link between muscle relaxant use and exacerbations in patients with COPD also made the top 5.

This is attributed to increased systemic inflammation. The course of COPD is punctuated by exacerbations, which further increase systemic inflammation, but the risk of vascular events in the ...

Exacerbation rates were similar among most patients with COPD who used triple therapy vs dual bronchodilators after previously using LABA/ICS therapy. Patients who switched to triple therapy for ...