COPD

Researchers investigated the correlation and predictive relationship between fractional exhaled nitric oxide levels and sputum eosinophils in patients with COPD.

The majority of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in the general population experience changes in COPD exacerbation frequency over time.

The majority of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in the general population experience changes in COPD exacerbation frequency over time.

Exposure to air pollution is adversely associated with levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C).

The FDA approved the first spirometer specifically developed for wireless home use for the monitoring of asthma, COPD, and other diseases.

The optimal time to begin noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation in patients with respiratory failure and COPD is not clearly established.

The optimal time to begin noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation in patients with respiratory failure and COPD is not clearly established.

Researchers evaluated the frequency and severity of bacterial exacerbations in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and coexisting bronchiectasis.

Researchers evaluated the frequency and severity of bacterial exacerbations in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and coexisting bronchiectasis.

A study compared the use of the COPD assessment test and the clinical COPD questionnaire in clinical practice based on patient acceptability and time to completion.