Long-term oxygen therapy (LTOT) is linked to reduced exacerbations and hospitalizations in COPD, ILD, and pulmonary hypertension.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects 25 million people in the U.S. and is the fifth leading cause of death ...

Researchers discover an unusual accumulation of particles in people with the disease; the causes are still unclear.

COPD patients who receive intensive guidance from a hospital pharmacist during their stay use their inhalation medication ...

SAN FRANCISCO — The likelihood for avoidance of five clinically important outcomes in patients with COPD and type 2 inflammation was greater with dupilumab vs. placebo, according to findings ...

The Alliance for Patient Access today announced the launch of the COPD Action Alliance, a national advocacy coalition that unites stakeholders at the state and federal level through a patient ...

Effects of patient education on pain and function and its impact on conservative treatment in elderly patients with pain related to hip and knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review. https://www ...

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are more likely to die within a year of undergoing elective surgery and to incur higher healthcare costs than similar patients without ...

However, the guidelines do not provide standardised information on how to assess and educate patients on the use of inhalers, and in many cases, this information needs to be tailored to the ...

Inhaler technique informs health care outcomes in COPD management and should be a primary focus in patient education priorities. EP: 1 . Risk Factors and Comorbidities Impacting Patients With COPD ...