The American Journal of Managed Care

Certain COPD, Asthma Medications May Increase COVID-19 Hospitalization Risk

Study results show that patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and comorbid asthma may have a greater risk of hospitalization from COVID-19 if they use bronchodilators or steroids ...
Nature

Identifying possible asthma–COPD overlap syndrome in patients with a new diagnosis of COPD in primary care

The proportion of patients with ACOS among individuals with existing COPD is unclear, as it depends very much on the applied defining criteria, but has been reported to be between 15 and 60%. 13–15 ...
Healio

Undiagnosed COPD, asthma linked to worse quality of life, more health care use

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . In a cohort of individuals with respiratory symptoms, 21% had undiagnosed COPD or asthma. Researchers found ...
European Medical Journal

Spotlight on Dupilumab: New Clinical Data in Asthma and COPD

Exploration of key clinical trial data and real-world evidence on dupilumab in asthma and COPD presented at the ERS and CHEST ...
Nature

Prevalence of asthma–COPD overlap syndrome among primary care asthmatics with a smoking history: a cross-sectional study

The overlap between asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an important clinical phenomenon. However, the prevalence of asthma–COPD overlap syndrome (ACOS) is not known. Fifty-two ...
Medscape

Burden of Concomitant Asthma and COPD in a Medicaid Population

Background: Asthma and COPD can significantly affect patients and pose a substantial economic burden for both patients and managed-care plans. This study compares utilization outcomes in patients with ...
Healio

Benralizumab lowers COPD exacerbations in asthma, COPD at 1 year

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact [email protected]. COPD exacerbations went down by 51% in patients with ...
Self

COPD vs. Asthma: What’s the Difference Between These Lung Conditions?COPD vs. Asthma: What’s the Difference Between These Lung Conditions?

A high-pitched whistling sound when you breathe is the first tip-off that air is fighting to make its way into or out of your lungs. That sound is aptly named wheezing, and it is something that people ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

COPD and Asthma May Not Be Risk Factors for COVID-19, Study Says

A study found that chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma were not risk factors for ICU admission or death as a result of SARS-CoV-2 infection. The study contradicts the widely ...
India.com

What is COPD And How is it Different From Asthma? Know Symptoms And Treatment

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a long-term respiratory condition that is not entirely reversible and is characterized by restricted airflow. When we breathe, carbon dioxide is ...
The Sun

First new treatment for deadly asthma in 50 years hailed a ‘game changer’ for millions

Plus, hear from someone who took part in the trial THE first new treatment for asthma attacks in 50 years has been developed and could be “game-changing” for millions of people with the condition.