Patients hospitalized for acute COPD exacerbation had reduced odds for in-hospital mortality if they had a prior history of bariatric surgery, according to data presented at the CHEST Annual Meeting.“ ...
The findings of three retrospective studies provide valuable insights into the burden of bronchiectasis across different ...
Adequate management of COPD is important because hospitalisation for an acute exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD) is associated ...
The CT-based whole-lung radiomic nomogram accurately identifies AECOPD and offers a robust tool for clinical diagnosis and treatment planning.
For patients with AECOPD admitted to the ICU, lower eosinophil counts are associated with increased in-hospital mortality.
Brensocatib, a DPP1 inhibitor, is the first FDA-approved therapy for non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis, showing significant clinical and structural benefits. The ASPEN trial demonstrated that ...
Delhi's air quality has drastically deteriorated, causing a 30% surge in respiratory illnesses and leading to public mistrust ...
COPD research needs to increase focus on rural health disparities and consider the impact of sociocultural and environmental ...
The findings are stark: seven in ten residents say they have “no or very low confidence” in the ability of government ...
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Mayo Clinic Q&A: Tips for living with COPD

I was diagnosed with COPD last year after struggling with multiple symptoms. I quit smoking over 10 years ago, but I’m ...
A tool combining CV risk score (CVRS) and coronary artery calcium score (CACS) facilitates stratification of patients with COPD at risk for MACE.