In a new study, researchers determined whether blood eosinophil count could be used as a prognostic marker in exacerbations of patients with COPD. To do this, they analyzed the measurement’s relationship...
Because systemic corticosteroids can have adverse effects in patients with acute exacerbations of COPD, authors of a new study assessed whether eosinophil-guided therapy could be a safer alternative.
By studying more than 5700 participants from the MESA study, researchers identified the association between ambient air pollutants, emphysema progression, and lung function.
As the FDA and local governments debate e-cigarette regulations, authors of a new study measured the effect such laws could have on young adults’ smoking habits.
The American Thoracic Society has released its report about approaches that would have the greatest success for improving hospital readmission rates for patients with COPD.
While there is a known link between COPD and comorbidities, researchers wanted to determine whether that relationship affects patients’ hospital length of stay.
While there is a known link between COPD and comorbidities, researchers wanted to determine whether that relationship affects patients’ hospital length of stay.
