Advanced Copd

An increase in exacerbations and worse lung function was found in those with advanced COPD and blood eosinophil counts less than or equal to 100 compared with those with higher counts, according to study results published in CHEST.

In a new study, palliative care was associated with a modest increase in at-home mortality among patients with advanced COPD but did not reduce days at home or health care use compared with those who did not receive palliative care.

Patients with COPD who received care in an accredited advanced COPD center of excellence clinic had lower ED use compared with those who received care at another center, researchers reported.