COPD
From the Journals
More data on impact of corticosteroids on COVID-19 mortality in patients with COPD
Patients with COPD or asthma who used ICS on a regular basis were more likely to die from COVID-19.
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Nocturnal oxygen no help for isolated desaturation in COPD
Patients with COPD who do not qualify for long-term oxygen therapy are commonly prescribed nocturnal oxygen.
Opinion
Pharmacologic Management of COPD
Only one of the recommendations received a strong grade.
Latest News
Insomnia + COPD linked to more outpatient, ED visits
In this sample of veterans, 37.3% had both COPD and insomnia.
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Interstitial lung abnormalities linked to COPD exacerbations
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Pulmonary rehab reduces COPD readmissions
Rehabilitation was associated with a lower risk for readmission.
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HFNC more comfortable for posthypercapnic patients with COPD
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Patients with COPD plus sleep problems should be screened for mood disorders
Sleep problems are common in patients with COPD and have been associated with poor COPD-related outcomes.
From the Journals
Even a few days of steroids may be risky, new study suggests
A retrospective study of more than 2.6 million Taiwanese adults echoes findings from a 2017 cohort study of more than 1.5 million U.S. adults.
Conference Coverage
Triple inhaler combo quells COPD exacerbations
A triple inhaler combination with 320 mcg of budesonide was associated with a significantly lower risk of all-cause mortality than a dual-drug...