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Genetically-caused emphysema: treatment is effective
Although augmentation therapy against genetically-caused emphysema has been available for 25 years, it is rarely used. Physicians are uncertain whether or not it works. A Canadian study published in...
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Race and gender influence diagnosis of COPD
African-Americans are less likely than whites and women are more likely than men to have had a prior diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) regardless of their current disease...
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COPD Study Highlights High Costs and Burdens of Treatment
A recent study in the journal Respiratory Research notes the high costs and burdens of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease treatment among patients initiating maintenance therapy, and the low rates...
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Working on the seas is highest risk job for getting chronic lung disease
Working in a sea-faring job is the highest risk occupation for contracting chronic lung disease according to a new study presented at the British Thoracic Society Winter meeting. The researchers from...
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Pulmonary rehabilitation delivers significant health benefits but too many...
The National Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Audit Programme’s Pulmonary Rehabilitation (PR) Report reveals substantial health benefits received by patients who complete PR treatment yet...
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