New GOLD Guidelines Help Physicians Reduce COPD Overdiagnosis
New GOLD guidelines recommend using pre-bronchodilator spirometry to rule out COPD and post-bronchodilator measurements to confirm a COPD diagnosis.
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COPD and Asthma
Diaphragm Function Presents Novel Treatable Trait in Asthma
A recent study suggests that diaphragm function may be a treatable trait in asthma, contributing to persistent symptoms and exercise intolerance.
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Asthma Mortality Disparities Persist
Asthma mortality has declined over the years, but regional and demographic disparities persist, leading researchers to call for more targeted interventions.
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Young COPD Highlights Critical Need for Improved Diagnosis
Young COPD, referring to cases of COPD that occur in people aged 20–50 years, is often overlooked in research and clinical practice according to a new study.
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Ultraprocessed Food Tied to Respiratory Function in Asthma
Higher ultraprocessed food consumption is linked to reduced pulmonary function in patients with asthma, suggesting diet changes may improve respiratory health.
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Loneliness Exacerbates Asthma’s Link to Osteoarthritis
Asthma was linked to a higher risk for osteoarthritis, particularly in people with greater social isolation or loneliness, surpassing other lifestyle factors.
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Guiding COPD Caregivers Toward Coping Strategies
Encouraging positive coping styles may improve family resilience and reduce the burden among COPD caregivers, according to recent research findings.
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10-Item Questionnaire Boosts Symptom Control & QOL in Stable COPD
Researchers developed a new COPD-ES questionnaire for healthcare professionals to improve the management of stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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Targeting LE8 Factors May Reduce Asthma Prevalence
Targeting asthma-associated Life’s Essential 8 factors may reduce asthma prevalence, according to a study published by Frontiers in Medicine.
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Novel Asthma Burden Score Accurately Predicts Remission
A novel asthma burden score accurately assesses asthma severity and predicts remission, according to findings published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine.
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The Four Components of Effective COPD Self-Management
Important components of effective COPD self-management include a patient-tailored approach, adherence, digital technology, and implementation.
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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 patients with COPD.
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Asthma Action Plans Offer Significant Benefits
A multicenter study showed that only about one-third of patients with asthma received a written asthma action plan despite the plans’ significant benefit.
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Ginger Supplements May Improve Asthma Symptoms
A recent study showed a low dose of ginger taken twice daily improved asthma symptom control and modulated asthma-associated cytokines like IL-13 and IL-17A.
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Understanding How Probiotics Help Patients With Asthma
A recent review and meta-analysis of probiotics for asthma showed probiotics’ potential in managing asthma by reducing exacerbations and improving control.
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Maximizing Insights From the COPD Assessment Test in Clinical Practice
Single items on the COPD Assessment Test were associated with different outcomes for smokers versus nonsmokers, which could offer more granular insight.
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AI Accurately Diagnoses & Stages COPD
AI-based COPD diagnosis and staging using CT imaging achieved moderate to good agreement with reference standards and improved by including clinical data.
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How Useful Is FeNO for Guiding Asthma Management?
A recent systematic review showed FeNO-guided asthma management reduced exacerbations but showed limited benefits for severe outcomes, lung function, or QOL.
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Assessment Tool Validated to Fill Gaps in Disability Management for COPD
A recent study suggests that the Late-Life Function and Disability Instrument is an effective diagnostic instrument to assess COPD disability and function.
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Ventilation Heterogeneity Improves With Bronchial Thermoplasty
Bronchial thermoplasty improved symptoms and ventilation heterogeneity in severe asthma, with lasting effects up to 12 months, according to new findings.
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