A long-term real-world study of older adults with COPD shows that initiation of tiotropium is linked to a minimal increase in dementia risk, which is unlikely to outweigh its clinical benefits.

Dr. Gordon Downie shares case-based evidence demonstrating how CyPath® Lung improves diagnostic confidence and guides care in high-risk patients SAN ANTONIO-- (BUSINESS WIRE)-- #BIAF -- bioAffinity ...

Individuals using e-cigarettes exclusively had a significantly elevated risk for COPD, whereas this was not found when assessing the risk for type 2 diabetes or heart failure, according to data ...

Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are commonly prescribed for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but not recommended as first-line treatment unless patients have asthma/COPD overlap or ...

Learn about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) diagnosis and testing, including spirometry and the electrocardiogram (EKG).

There are several tests that doctors can use to diagnose and monitor COPD. Let's take a look at what abnormal values for these tests mean.

A small proportion of adults with COPD used pulmonary rehabilitation in 2013, and this did not change much in 2019, according to results published in Annals of the American Thoracic Society.&ldquo ...

Pulmonary testing is vastly underused with only 15% of those eligible receiving it. But doctors say it could be instrumental in diagnosing and treating nagging coughing or other lung-related issues.

Could mobile technology help patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who may not seek care until they experience an exacerbation? A recent study found a wearable device and ...

Diagnosing Diaphragm Dysfunction in MS —Patients with severe multiple sclerosis frequently suffer from respiratory disorders. But are their doctors doing enough to diagnose and treat these ...

Researchers say a clinical trial has shown how important it is to diagnose asthma and COPD early to provide effective treatments and improve a person's quality of life ...