The benefits of pulmonary rehabilitation in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may be tied to changes in oral microbiota, the natural community of microbes in the mouth, a study suggests. Pulmonary rehabilitation for 12 weeks prevented a drop in Rothia bacteria, known for their anti-inflammatory properties, and…
A screening questionnaire was able to identify “clinically significant” chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in more than 40% of undiagnosed adults with the disease at that level taking part in a clinical trial, a recent study reported. Although further changes to the COPD Assessment in Primary Care to Identify Undiagnosed…
Kaia Health’s smartphone app, designed to help people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) manage their breathing symptoms at home, can now be prescribed by medical providers in Germany and is covered by statutory health insurance in that country, the company announced. The app, called Kaia COPD, offers…
Hospital admission rates for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma increased by 59.1% in England and Wales between 1999 and 2020, a 21-year follow-up study reported. COPD accompanied by acute lower respiratory infection accounted for 38.7% of hospital admissions, and more than half of admitted patients…
Biofourmis and Beacon Health System have partnered for an in-home monitoring program specifically meant for patients with complex chronic diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), during their post-discharge period. Patient-reported data will be automatically collected, analyzed, and presented in a continuously updated dashboard visible to clinicians.
People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may experience fewer acute disease exacerbations if they regularly use noninvasive ventilation at night, a small study in Greece reported. “Good” nighttime use of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), a type of noninvasive ventilation, also aided lung…
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) was associated with an increased risk of overall mortality, as well as higher chances of cardiovascular, respiratory, and cancer-associated deaths, in a group of people living in Finland, a recent study has found. While asthma was also linked to a higher mortality risk over…
Many people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or asthma use their inhaler therapies incorrectly, according to a recent study conducted at a center in Turkey. “The misuse of inhalers has been an obstacle to both patients and clinicians for many years and unfortunately still remains a significant issue,”…
Measuring inflammatory markers during routine blood tests in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) could acute exacerbations at risk of experiencing worse outcomes, according to a small literature review study. Specifically, the researchers suggest measuring the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) — an indicator of systemic or body-wide inflammation. The…
Pulmonx and the American Lung Association have partnered to educate patients and healthcare providers about treatment options, including endobronchial valves that can help people breathe easier who have severe emphysema, a form of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Led by the American Lung Association, the Treating Severe COPD…
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