COPD News

Based off of the Rome severity classification for COPD exacerbations, more hospitalized patients with severe vs. mild exacerbation received mechanical ventilation and died over 3 years, according to results published in CHEST.

Perceived inadequate social support among patients with COPD living with a loved one was linked to more depression symptoms and greater disease impact, according to results published in Respiratory Medicine.

Ever current and former adult smokers with a diet high in nutritionally rich, plant-centered foods had lower odds for emphysema, according to results published in Journal of the COPD Foundation.

When added to maintenance therapy for moderate to severe COPD, ensifentrine improves lung function and exacerbation rate vs. placebo, according to a draft evidence report by the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review.

Compared with healthy individuals, having undiagnosed COPD or asthma negatively impacted quality of life and led to higher health care usage, according to results published in American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

Websites focused on inhaler technique frequently overlook important preparation steps and device care/maintenance, according to results published in Respiratory Medicine.

Use of CAPTURE plus peak expiratory flow resulted in “good” sensitivity and negative predictive value for detecting patients with COPD in need of treatment, according to study results.

Starting exercise training early in a hospitalization for a COPD exacerbation led to improved exercise capacity and physical function at discharge, according to study results published in Respiratory Medicine.

Aortic stiffness, a known risk factor for cardiovascular disease, was raised among patients with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency vs. patients with COPD or healthy individuals, according to study results.

Among hospitalized patients with various pulmonary conditions, living in a low socioeconomic status area heightened the odds for 30-day mortality and readmission, according to results published in Annals of the American Thoracic Society.