COPD Laughter Therapy Comparable to Breathing Exercises
A clinical trial finds deliberate laughter therapy exercises are as effective as traditional breathing techniques for improving symptoms…
High-dose Flu Vaccine Cuts Senior Hospitalizations
A high-dose vaccine reduced hospital admissions for flu or pneumonia by nearly 9% among older individuals with chronic…
Insurance Barriers Limit Pulmonary Rehab Access
Insurance coverage is a significant barrier to accessing virtual pulmonary rehab programs for people with COPD. RT’s Three…
Ted Koppel’s Wife, Grace Anne, Talks About Life With COPD
Grace Anne Dorney Koppel, seen here with her husband, Ted, the longtime anchor of ABC News show Nightline,…
Lung Association Launches Lung Disease Mgmt Program
The American Lung Association is launching a new initiative to help the more than 16 million people in…
Ai Increased Flu Vaccinations, Reduced Hospitalizations
A new whitepaper shows that real-time clinical insights for physicians lead to higher flu vaccination rates and fewer…
High Sugar Drink Intake Linked to COPD Risk
Adults who obtained ≥10% of their daily calories from sugary drinks had a 39% higher likelihood of having…
AECOPD Patients Benefit from Lower Flow Rate for Nasal Oxygen
Lower flow rates (20-30 LPM) when administering high-flow oxygen therapy had superior efficacy in lowering PaCO2 levels in…
Mumbai pulmonologist explains why COPD may flare up in winter, shares 7 tips to prevent
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) cases are rising, largely due to pollution. For those with pre-existing COPD, exposure…
Pulmonologist busts 5 COPD myths, warns non-smokers and younger people against risks
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the fourth leading cause of death worldwide, according to the World Health…
Earlier Spirometry Could ID Smokers’ COPD Risks
Spirometry has been shown to help predict risks of COPD and airway obstruction but it is not routinely…
Exploring the association between ceramide, phosphatidylcholine, and COPD prevalence and incidence: a FINRISK population-based cohort study | BMC Pulmonary Medicine
Our study demonstrates that CERT scores and Cer components are significantly associated with COPD prevalence and incidence. CERT1…