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European COVID-19 insights: Try helmet CPAP
An older, relatively inexpensive form of noninvasive ventilation appears to prevent self-induced lung injury.
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DLCO found to predict outcomes in subset of COPD patients
Survival was associated with reduced DLCO across the observed range of pulmonary artery pressures and pulmonary vascular resistance.
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Researchers investigate impact of smoking on COVID-19 risk
Early reports from China showed a case fatality rate of 4.7% for men, compared with 2.8% for women.
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COPD, smoking independently associated with developing depression
The odds of developing depression in a year were 2.3%, 1.5%, and 1.4% in current, former, and never smokers without COPD, the investigators...
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OSA increases odds of hospital readmission after COPD exacerbation
A single-center study may have implications for the evaluation and care of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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Stronger links forged between RA and asthma, COPD
Findings from the first-ever prospective study to evaluate asthma and COPD as risk factors for RA suggest providers should lower bar for...
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Inactivated flu vaccine succeeds among autoimmune rheumatic disease patients
Safety and effectiveness data support use of inactivated flu vaccine for individuals with autoimmune rheumatic diseases.
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Chronic cough in COPD linked to more severe disease
In patients with COPD, chronic cough is associated with more respiratory symptoms, decreased lung function, and increased inflammatory biomarkers...
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Signs of COPD detected among smokers under 50 years
A Danish population survey finds a 15% incidence of COPD symptoms in smokers under age 50 years who were exposed to 10 or more pack-years.
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Regular use of disinfectants at work associated with increased risk of COPD
Clinicians should look for sources of exposure to cleaning products and disinfectants in addition to other occupational exposures in patients with...