Posts by: Teresa Carvalho

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A new algorithm-based approach was developed to identify patients at risk of being misdiagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Researchers believe this may become an important tool to help ... Read more

January 26, 2021January 26, 2021

New Breath Biopsy Panel May Help in COPD Diagnosis

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A new, noninvasive breath biopsy panel — dubbed “a Breathalyzer for disease” — can distinguish several airway disorders, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), its developer said. Launched by Owlstone ... Read more

January 21, 2021January 21, 2021

Wellinks’ First Wireless Nebulizer for COPD Cleared for Patient Study

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A pilot study on the first wireless nebulizer for use by people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has been cleared by a review board of the U.S. Food and ... Read more

November 10, 2020November 10, 2020

Philips Launches Novel Non-invasive Ventilator to Monitor COPD Patients Remotely

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Royal Philips has launched a non-invasive ventilator, BiPAP A40 EFL, to remotely monitor patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and help them to breathe easier. The device is already ... Read more

October 27, 2020October 27, 2020

Training in Use of Inhaler Devices Seen to Help Older Patients

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Training in the handling of inhaler devices improved treatment and eased clinical symptoms in older people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a study found. COPD patients with evidence of ... Read more

October 13, 2020October 13, 2020

No Link Between Face Masks and CO2 Poisoning, Even in People With COPD, Study Finds

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The use of face masks does not cause intoxication induced by exhaled carbon dioxide (CO2), even in people with lung function impairment such as those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ... Read more

October 1, 2020October 1, 2020

COPD360Net Seeks to Boost Innovative Digital Health, Therapeutics

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The COPD Foundation has launched the COPD360Net project to facilitate, assess, and accelerate clinical trials to further the development and approval of novel digital health tools and treatments for chronic ... Read more

September 17, 2020September 17, 2020

Verona’s Ensifentrine Found to Ease Breathlessness, Improve Quality of Life

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Nebulized ensifentrine (RPL554) — which works both to widen the airways and as an anti-inflammatory — showed a significant early effect on breathlessness in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ... Read more