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1 day ago · COPD and CVD are interlinked in many people. COPD is a lung disease in which a sufficient amount of oxygen does not reach the lungs. In CVD, insufficient blood flow to the heart takes place. Smoking is dangerous in both situations. To manage this condition one should quit smoking, start anticholinergic drugs, exercise, etc.
5 days ago · Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. National clinical guideline on management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in adults in primary and secondary care. Thorax 2004; 59 (Suppl. 1): 1–232. Tsagaraki V, Markantonis SL, Amfilochiou A. Pharmacotherapeutic management of COPD patients in Greece – adherence to international guidelines.
2 days ago · The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has delayed by three months its decision about whether to approve Dupixent (dupilumab) as an add-on treatment for certain adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). A decision is now expected by Sept. 27. An initial call was due at the end of this month, but the FDA said it needs more ...
6 days ago · The Living with COPD Support Community connects patients, families, friends and caregivers for support and inspiration. This community is sponsored by the American Lung Association, an Inspire trusted partner.
4 days ago · Definition and Impact. An acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) is a clinical diagnosis made when a patient with COPD experiences a sustained (eg, 24-48 hours) increase in cough, sputum production, and/or dyspnea. [1] Most episodes of AECOPD result from infections, with bacterial etiologies being the most common.
3 days ago · Assessing COPD in Primary Care: A Practical Approach (Transcript) 0.50 CME. Assessing COPD in Primary Care: A Practical Approach. Dr Fernando Martinez discusses barriers to diagnosis of COPD in primary care settings and provides insights into therapeutic considerations. Authors: Fernando J. Martinez, MD, MS. Log In to Start.
5 days ago · Individuals treated by a lung specialist and educator were prescribed inhalers to treat their asthma or COPD and were taught how to use them. Some were given action plans to help them manage disease flare-ups themselves. They were provided with smoking cessation treatment, exercise and weight counseling, and pneumonia and flu vaccines if ...
