Tag: COPD
CRP-Guided Testing Cuts Antibiotic Use in COPD Exacerbations
Lower percentage of patients reported antibiotic use, received antibiotic prescriptions
Simple Fixed Threshold IDs Those at Risk for COPD-Related Events
FEV1:FVC of 0.70 not significantly different from optimal threshold, better than LLN threshold
Adding Clinical Variables Aids in Lung Allocation for Transplants
New variables ID the sickest waitlist candidates with cystic fibrosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Geographic Patterns of COPD Similar for Smokers, Nonsmokers
Prevalence of COPD higher in southeastern and Appalachian states, regardless of smoking status
Midlife Cardiorespiratory Fitness Linked to Risk for COPD
Risk for incident COPD, death from COPD lower for those with normal, high CRF versus low CRF
High-Deductible Health Plans May Be Harmful for Patients With COPD
Individuals with HDHP more likely to report forgoing care due to costs, cost-related nonadherence
Women With COPD Have Worse QoL, Increased Symptom Burden
Women are more likely to be symptomatic, have greater odds of frequent, severe acute exacerbations
Impact of Azithromycin Studied in Acute Exacerbation of COPD
Azithromycin leads to significant drops in treatment intensification and step-up in hospital care
CDC: Prevalence of COPD High Among Some Nonsmokers
High prevalence observed in certain industries and occupations, including information industry
Practices for Reducing COPD Hospital Readmissions Explored
Communication emphasized as well as consideration of readmission as proxy for other health factors
