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"Harmless" Bacterium Found to Cause 10 Percent of COPD Flare-Ups
A ubiquitous bacterial strain thought to be uninvolved in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in fact is responsible for 2-4 million flare-ups of the condition that occur annually in the United States, researchers from the University at Buffalo have shown. view more (2005-07-21)
Depression may increase exacerbations, hospitalizations in COPD
It is well known that patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) frequently suffer from depression and anxiety, but according to new research, depression and anxiety may actually cause increased hospitalizations and exacerbations. view more (2008-10-27)
Literature review highlights options for self-management of asthma exacerbations
An extensive literature review undertaken by the Woolcock Institute of Medical Research has examined the pharmacological strategies for self-management of asthma exacerbations in adults, including those using inhaled corticosteroid/long-acting รข2-agonist (ICS/LABA) therapy. view more (2006-07-05)
Self-treatment results in lower overall health care costs for COPD sufferers
Individuals suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) can experience significant savings in healthcare costs by employing a self-treatment program with the judicious use of medications. view more (2009-05-18)
Novel virus detection identifies new viruses in study of respiratory infections and asthma attacks
A new study has found an unexpected number of viruses and viral subtypes in patients with respiratory tract infections (RTIs). The technique used in the study may help identify new viruses associated with human diseases. view more (2007-09-07)
New therapy reduces mortality in patients with severe COPD
Patients with severe COPD may benefit more from therapy that combines salmeterol and fluticasone [SFC] than treatment with tiotropium, according to results from a long-term, multi-center study, "Investigating New Standards for Prophylaxis in Reducing Exacerbations" (INSPIRE) that directly compared the two therapies. view more (2007-12-28)
New approach for treating asthma (p 1715)
Authors of a UK study in this week's issue of THE LANCET suggest that targeting the underlying cause of asthma-rather than treating symptoms of the disorder-could be more effective in reducing severe asthma attacks. Conventional treatment for people with asthma relies on assessments of symptoms and simple measures of lung function. however,... view more... (2002-11-22)
Monoclonal antibody reduces exacerbations in asthmatics
Patients with symptomatic moderate asthma who were treated with anti-tumor necrosis factor alpha, an anti-inflammatory monoclonal antibody, experienced significantly fewer disease exacerbations than individuals taking a placebo. view more (2006-10-02)
COPD-related problems hard to swallow
Patients with moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exhibit a disordered breathing-swallowing pattern that may account for their higher risk of aspiration pneumonia, according to new research from the University of Pittsburgh. view more (2009-03-26)
Long-term antibiotics reduce COPD exacerbations, raise questions
Long-term use of a macrolide antibiotic may reduce the frequency of exacerbations in patients with moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by as much as 35 percent, according to a London-based study. view more (2008-11-21)
Low-intensity case management cuts COPD-related hospital visits in half
A new study has found that patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who are at high risk for hospitalization or emergency room visits from exacerbations or complications benefit from simple low-intensity case management. view more (2008-05-21)
New clinical guidelines for exacerbations in cystic fibrosis
The American Thoracic Society has released new clinical guidelines for the treatment of exacerbations in cystic fibrosis based on a review of the literature on current clinical practices. view more (2009-10-23)
Cystic Fibrosis foundation lays out new treatment guidelines
New clinical standards on the treatment of patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) have been released following an exhaustive review of all available literature. view more (2007-11-15)
ATS, ERS jointly issue asthma assessment guidelines
The American Thoracic Society and the European Respiratory Society have released official standards for clinical trials and practice with respect to the assessment of asthma. view more (2009-06-26)
RESEARCH AIMS TO HELP THOSE WITH CHRONIC LUNG DISEASE
The Novartis Horsham Research Centre has awarded a grant of £143,846 to William MacNee, Professor of Respiratory and Environmental Medicine, to investigate COPD with a view to helping develop anti-inflammatory therapy for the condition. view more (1999-06-21)
Cigarette smoke may alter immune response in COPD exacerbations
Smoking cigarettes is not only the principle cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but it may change the body's immune responses to bacteria that commonly cause exacerbations of the disease, according to new research in a mouse model. view more (2009-04-07)
Combination therapy reduces exacerbations in severe COPD
For patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), combining a long-acting bronchodilator with an inhaled corticosteroid reduced the number of exacerbations by 35 percent. view more (2007-01-15)
Study finds COPD patients taking inhaled steroids are at greater risk for severe pneumonia
Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) are increasingly being prescribed inhaled corticosteroids to control exacerbations of the disease, but a new study finds that the anti-inflammatory drugs increase the chances that these patients will be hospitalized for pneumonia. view more (2007-07-16)
Wide-spread use of intranasal flu vaccine does not show unexpected serious risks
Approximately 2.5 million people received the intranasal influenza vaccine the last 2 flu seasons, and a new study did not identify unexpected serious risks associated with use of this vaccine. view more (2005-12-07)
Stress makes MS symptoms worse
For patients with multiple sclerosis, stressful life events seem to make their symptoms worse, finds a study in this week’s BMJ. view more (2003-09-17)
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