COPD causes an increased morbidity as well as mortality and is associated with significant social and economic burden. This interview study with 68 lung specialized practitioners (pneumologists) was conducted to gain insight into the management of COPD in Germany to identify issues, burdens and ...
This IPCRG Guideline on the management of COPD in primary care is fully consistent with GOLD guidelines. It highlights the goals of COPD treatment and the need for spirometric testing to make the diagnosis. It covers the classification of the disease according to disease severity, non-...
The literature reported many people experiencing homelessness have competing and uncontrolled medical comorbidities (e.g., diabetes, COPD, HIV, Hepatitis C, among others), substance use disorders (e.g., alcohol, tobacco, cocaine, crystal meth, heroin, fentanyl, among others), and/or severe ...
Observational and Pragmatic Research Institute, 22 Sin Ming Lane, #06 Midview City, Singapore, 573969, Singapore, Tel +65 3105 1489, Email dprice@opri.sg Purpose: Real-life research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol (BGF) in routine COPD primary care...
Prim Care Respir J 2012; 21(4): 384-391 RESEARCH PAPER A qualitative study of patients' goals and expectations for self-management of COPD *Kathryn Wortz1, Angela Cade1, James Ryan Menard1, Sue Lurie2, Kristine Lykens3, Sejong Bae4, Bradford Jackson4, Fenghsiu Su5, Karan Singh4, ...
Context. The care of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has changed radically over the past 2 decades, and novel therapies can
con- sultants, counsellors, social services, benefits advisers, dietitians, physiotherapists and pal-liative care teams working with patients 373–5 Price DB, Tinkelman DG, Nordyke RJ, IsonakaS, Halbert RJ; for the COPD Questionnaire Study Group (2006) ScoringC She...
Management Strategies Abstract Guidelines recommend that patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) should be managed according to the severity of the disease with a stepwise escalation of therapy as the disease progresses. Reprints and permissions...
Weight loss is a predictor of poor prognosis for those with COPD. Strategies are recommended to prevent or reverse undesirable weight loss which if left untreated could contribute to chronic mouth breathing, aerophagia, chronic sputum production, dyspnea, nausea, infections and increased cytokines. ...
Optimal management of COPD will be determined by assessing symptoms using the COPD Assessment Test (CAT) and by assessing the frequency of exacerbations.Methods: This study (ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01762800) is a 24-week, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, double-d...