Time of Day May Affect Asthma Diagnostic Test Results
Clinicians should account for the time of day when performing asthma diagnostic tests, as most patients experience more symptoms overnight and in the morning.
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COPD and Asthma
When Should You Refer Patients With COPD to Palliative Care?
Researchers identified 17 major and 30 minor criteria to guide physicians in referring their patients with COPD to specialty palliative care.
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Race-Neutral Metrics More Accurately Predict Risk in COPD
Race-neutral metrics more accurately predict the risk for death and exacerbations in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a recent study.
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Two-Thirds of COPD Hospitalized Patients Misuse Inhalers
Among patients hospitalized with a diagnosis of COPD, two-thirds of inhalers assessed at admission are misused, according to a recent study.
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A Call for Anxiety Assessment in Routine COPD Management
Researchers found the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) to be a useful tool for anxiety assessment in routine COPD management.
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Comparable Emphysema Seen in COPD & Asthma-COPD Overlap
Comparable emphysema was observed in patients with COPD and asthma-COPD overlap, but not in all patients with asthma.
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Elevated CMI Levels Linked to Increased Asthma Risk
Higher cardiometabolic index levels may be associated with increased asthma prevalence, both before and after adjusting for various covariates.
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How Clinicians Can Address Factors Influencing Exercise Capacity in COPD
A recent review outlines the factors influencing activity and exercise capacity in COPD, and offers clinicians practical recommendations for improved care.
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Noninvasive Biomarkers Show Potential for Asthma
Fraction of exhaled nitric oxide, combined with asthma control test scores, showed promise as reliable markers of eosinophilic inflammation.
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Seasonal Variations Identified for Asthma Hospitalizations
Researchers identified seasonal variations in asthma hospitalizations and found that Black patients were intubated more often than White patients.
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