COPD

Raising COPD Awareness on World COPD Day

World COPD Day (November 17) is an annual global initiative run by the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD), members of the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS).

COPD

How Airway Stem Cell Damage Affects Chronic Lung Disease

Repeated injury to the epithelial tissue of the airways causes “biological aging” of the stem cells located there, which plays a significant role in the development of chronic lung disease.

COPD

Airway Clearance Therapy for COPD Patients

Part of the ongoing effort to reduce COPD rehospitalizations involves a renewed focus on airway clearance therapy via remote monitoring for adherence and prevention.

NIV, BiPAP, CPAP? Why Terminology Matters

by RT Staff | May 24, 2021 | COPD, Home Care, Sleep Medicine, Therapy Devices | 1

In hospital settings, the terms “NIV” and “BiPAP” are often used synonymously. However, when patients are being discharged to home care, the exact terminology used by physicians is essential in order to prescribe the precise therapy.

Study: Sex Differences in COPD

by RT Staff | May 24, 2021 | COPD | 0

Differences in the severity of symptoms in people with COPD may point to specific criteria for diagnosing cardiac comorbidities in each gender.

Black Patients Undiagnosed, Under-diagnosed Due to ‘Race Correction’ in PFT

by RT Staff | May 20, 2021 | Asthma, Chronic Pulmonary Disorders, COPD, Diagnostics, Other Chronic Diseases, Pulmonary Fibrosis | 0

The removal of race correction in PFT results led to an increase in the percentage of patients with any pulmonary defect from 59.5% to 81.7%, a significant difference of 20.8%.

40% of Seniors with COPD Have Poor Access to Pulmonary Rehab

by RT Staff | May 18, 2021 | COPD, Pulmonary Rehab | 0

In metropolitan areas 72.8% of Medicare beneficiaries with COPD had a pulmonary rehab center within 10 miles, compared with 38.2% in micropolitan and 17.1% in small town and rural areas.

Genetic Changes in Airways Precede Rapid Lung Function Decline in Smokers

by RT Staff | May 11, 2021 | COPD | 0

Researchers have identified a panel of genes that are active in smokers and ex-smokers who experience faster loss of lung function over time.

Oxygen Therapy for COPD Patients in Palliative Care

by RT Staff | May 1, 2021 | COPD | 0

For COPD patients receiving palliative care, oxygen therapy is provided to relieve hypoxia and dyspnea, improve quality of life, improve the patient’s ability to ambulate and/or exercise, and improve sleep by relieving nocturnal desaturations.

Investigating Immune Responses in Emphysema

by RT Staff | Mar 29, 2021 | COPD | 0

Characterizing the immune responses associated with emphysema may inform earlier and more personalized treatment approaches for COPD.

Significant Differences in Medication Adherence Based on Age

by RT Staff | Feb 23, 2021 | Asthma, COPD, Patient Monitoring, Pediatric Care, Therapy Devices | 0

A study of over 8,000 patients with asthma or COPD found adults over 60 and children under 12 had the highest rate of medication adherence.

Hyaluronan Effective Treatment for COPD

by RT Staff | Feb 11, 2021 | COPD | 0

Hyaluronan, a sugar secreted by living tissue, shortened the amount of time COPD patients in intensive care needed breathing support, decreased their number of days in the hospital, and saved money by reducing their hospital stay.

Reduction in Antibiotic Use, Emergency Visits and Hospitalizations in COPD/Bronchiectasis Patients after Initiating HFCWO Therapy

by RT Staff | Feb 1, 2021 | COPD, Other Chronic Diseases | 0

Using high-frequency chest wall oscillation for COPD and bronchiectasis patients resulted in reduced antibiotic use, emergency room or urgent care visits, and hospitalizations.

How Common Is Pulmonary Embolism in Hospitalized COPD Patients?

by RT Staff | Jan 17, 2021 | COPD | 0

COPD patients who were hospitalized for respiratory symptoms had a prevalence of pulmonary embolism of 5.9%.

Risk Factors Identified for Late Failure of NIV in COPD Patients

by RT Staff | Nov 30, 2020 | COPD, ICU & Ventilation | 0

Researchers studying late failure of noninvasive ventilation in hospitalized patients suffering COPD exacerbations found that certain risk factors were tied to NIV failure, but that transitioning these patients that fail NIV to invasive ventilation could reduce mortality.

Category: COPD

COPD

Raising COPD Awareness on World COPD Day

What to Know About Impaired Gas Exchange in COPD

Sorting Through All the Airway Clearance Options

Air Purifiers May Improve COPD Outcomes

Paradoxical Bronchospasm a Rare Unrecognized Phenotype of Patients with COPD, Asthma

Paradoxical Bronchospasm a Rare Unrecognized Phenotype of Patients with COPD, Asthma

How Peripheral Eosinophil Counts Can Pinpoint COPD Subtype

‘Problem’ Protein in Mucus Identified, May Lead to Targeted Therapies

COPD

How Airway Stem Cell Damage Affects Chronic Lung Disease

Hotter Weather Linked to Increases in COPD Exacerbations

Surprising Early COPD Risks for US Hispanics/Latinos

NIV for COPD: Preventing Readmissions

September 11 Rescue Workers Developing COPD

American Lung Association to Host COPD Educator Course

Respiratory Groups Want to Reduce Barriers to Noninvasive Ventilation

COPD

Airway Clearance Therapy for COPD Patients

Study: Mold Raises Risk of COPD Symptoms

Sleep Apnea Screening in Heart Failure & COPD Patients Reduces Readmissions

Treating COPD with Help from Amoebas

COPD Hospitalizations Dropped 53% During COVID-19 Public Health Response

Spiration Valve System for Emphysema Now Covered Under Medical Mutual of Ohio

Long-term Study Reveals Zephyr Endobronchial Valve Improves Lung Function, QoL

NIV, BiPAP, CPAP? Why Terminology Matters

Study: Sex Differences in COPD

Black Patients Undiagnosed, Under-diagnosed Due to ‘Race Correction’ in PFT

40% of Seniors with COPD Have Poor Access to Pulmonary Rehab

Genetic Changes in Airways Precede Rapid Lung Function Decline in Smokers

Oxygen Therapy for COPD Patients in Palliative Care

Investigating Immune Responses in Emphysema

Significant Differences in Medication Adherence Based on Age

Hyaluronan Effective Treatment for COPD

Reduction in Antibiotic Use, Emergency Visits and Hospitalizations in COPD/Bronchiectasis Patients after Initiating HFCWO Therapy

How Common Is Pulmonary Embolism in Hospitalized COPD Patients?

Risk Factors Identified for Late Failure of NIV in COPD Patients