Triple therapy inhalers for COPD can reduce exacerbations but may increase pneumonia risk, necessitating careful patient phenotype assessment. Roflumilast and azithromycin effectively reduce COPD ...

High-intensity noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NPPV) might have reduced need for endotracheal intubation for persistent hypercapnia during acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive ...

Part A covers oxygen therapy during an inpatient stay. If someone has a lung disorder, such as severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a heart problem, or asthma, they may need oxygen ...

There were no differences in quality of life, symptoms, hospital admissions or mortality between a group of patients with pulmonary disease and low oxygen levels in the blood that received oxygen ...

This transcript has been edited for clarity. For more episodes, download the Medscape app or subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast provider. Jeffrey J. Swigris ...

As winter intensifies across the UK, respiratory health remains a top concern for individuals managing chronic lung conditions. Varon, a leading provider ...

David Mannino is co-founder and chief medical officer of the COPD Foundation. He's an internal medicine doctor with a specialty in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine at University of ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a condition that affects more than 14 million U.S. adults, is marked by damage to the airways. It typically refers to emphysema and chronic bronchitis.