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New Cutoffs Identified to Improve Timely Chronic Hypercapnia Management in COPD
Researchers have identified new lung function and blood test cutoffs to improve timely chronic hypercapnia management in ...
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What are Zephyr Valves? Groundbreaking COPD treatment brings hope to Panhandle patients
After waking up from the procedure, he told me he could take full breaths for the first time in years,” Dr. Mark Sigler said ...
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Breathless on stairs?: Could be warning signs of this chronic disease
“Preventing unnecessary exposure to air pollution and consistently wearing masks in high-risk environments can significantly ...
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Elevated C-reactive protein to albumin ratio levels increase COPD risk: Study
A recent study published in the BMC Pulmonary Medicine unveiled a strong link between the C-reactive protein to albumin ratio ...
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COPD is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States
Chronic lower respiratory diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), are the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control ...
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Injurious Falls Common in Last Years of Life With COPD
Injurious falls are common among people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in the two years before death, with some medications tied to higher fall risk, according to a study published ...
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CDC report reveals COPD as the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S.
Chronic lower respiratory diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), are the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control ...
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Medical expert: 10% of Sri Lankans over 40 suffer from COPD
About 10% of Sri Lankans over the age of 40 are affected by Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), a condition often linked to smoking, prolonged exposure to air pollution, or untreated asthma, ...
New research programme draws scientists from 9 organisations to better understand lung health
The programme – spearheaded by The Academic Respiratory Initiative for Pulmonary Health (Tariph) Centre under LKCMedicine – ...
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Patient died after eight-hour ambulance wait
Cornwall's senior coroner Andrew Cox said this was one of many cases he has written prevention of future deaths (PFD) reports ...
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COPD Ranks Sixth in U.S. Leading Causes of Death
Chronic lower respiratory diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), are the sixth leading cause of death in the United States ...
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What Are the Different Types of COPD?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can result from chronic bronchitis or emphysema. Some people may also have COPD and asthma, which can worsen both conditions. Chronic obstructive ...