COPD

A statement released by the White House outlines an initiative to combat the health-related effects of climate change, with an emphasis on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma.

A recent statement jointly released by the American Thoracic Society and European Respiratory Society reviews the current state and trajectory of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) research.

Study results show that incorrect use of inhalers and epinephrine autoinjectors is widespread among patients, which should prompt treating physicians to focus more on educating patients on proper use.

Targeting mucus proteins could lead to the development of novel asthma treatments, according to research from Northwestern University.

For patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), at home oxygen therapy is associated with higher occurrences of burn injury, according to investigators at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB).

Novel treatments for pulmonary conditions, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), may be in the cards with new research findings.

E-cigarettes -- thought by many to be a "healthier" alternative to tobacco cigarettes -- were found by John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health investigators to not only compromise the lung's immune system, but to also include some of the same chemicals present in traditional cigarettes.

Current osteoporosis guidelines don't recommend screening for men. However, researchers from National Jewish Health have identified men's smoking history and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) as risk factors for osteoporosis and fractures of the vertebrae.

Study results show that providing pedometers to patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and encouraging them to use them is associated with an increase in how much those patients exercised.

In patients with cystic fibrosis, the mucus molecular bonds become more complex due to inflammation, creating an "elastic sludge" effect, according to a team of researchers from University of California San Francisco who claimed their findings could also be beneficial for other respiratory conditions such as COPD and asthma.

A review published online in Respiratory Research on March 7 proposed a 5-step approach aimed at preventing fractures in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients.

Nursing homes' air quality significantly affects their elderly residents' lung health, according to research published online on March 11 in the European Respiratory Journal.

New-onset obstructive sleep apnea is related to asthma, according to findings published in JAMA.

Female smokers were the most susceptible to emphysema in a study of male and female smokers and non smokers from Johns Hopkins.

COPD diagnosis is expected to improve in the short term, though physicians must be vigilant in their detection of symptoms in combination with risk factors.

Survey results show health care consumers were generally unfamiliar with the term "COPD," but recognized "emphysema."

A potential link between asbestos exposure and a significant proportion of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) cases was recently discovered, according to research presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS)'s International Congress, held Sept. 6-10 in Munich, Germany.

While a study found that smokers were concerned with their impact on their friends' and family's health, they were seemingly unaware of the effects their habits - such as the risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - could bring upon themselves.

Left ventricular function in elderly patients is adversely impacted by COPD, according to recent research.

Research published in BMJ Open indicates COPD patients who experience one or more exacerbations are at risk for increased 31-365 day mortality, but not 0-30 day mortality.

An unlikely remedy, beetroot juice, was found to improve chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients' exercise performance.

Patients can develop symptoms of both COPD and asthma, and the percentage increases as patients age.

A 3-dimensional COPD identification and progression tracking technology has been granted 510k status by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Investigators from Queen Mary University of London found vitamin D consumption reduced Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patient's moderate or severe exacerbations by up to 40%

A recently conducted comprehensive report had found that a combination treatment for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is more beneficial than using only one of the drugs.

Pharmacy support for COPD patients is cost effective and improves medication adherence, according to findings published in the International Journal of Pharmacy Practice.

A survey conducted by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has not only highlighted a spike in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) occurrences-but also challenged the makeup of individuals typically affected by the condition.

A fairly unknown protein called the short palate, lung and nasal epithelial clone 1 (SPLUNC1), was found to attach to key lipids responsible for combating bacterial and viral infections, while keeping lung tissue hydrated - a discovery that highlighted breakthrough antibacterial routes.

While suicide ideation (SI) and depression is common among individuals suffering from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), emerging research has also discovered women with the condition disproportionately experience SI and it persists despite undergoing mental health treatment.

Researchers report that nutrition treatment for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) aged 65 or older helps reduce of lengths of stay, hospital costs, and probability of returning to the hospital within 30 days.