According to the USPSTF, screening for COPD is not recommended because evidence showed that screening asymptomatic patients "does not alter the course of the disease or improve patient outcomes."...
Several factors should be considered when initiating treatment with inhaled corticosteroids among patients with COPD. Are you familiar with the GOLD guidance on such treatment?
The FDA currently does not regulate e-cigarettes, but research shows that more teenagers are using e-cigarette devices. Do you think that regulating e-cigarettes would decrease their adverse effects? Let us...
As influenza season intensifies, it is important to remind your patients about vaccination. Can you correctly answer this question about influenza vaccination among patients with chronic obstructive...
Are you familiar with the GOLD criteria for COPD diagnosis? Find out by answering this pop quiz question about post-bronchodilator FEV1/FVC thresholds.
The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease outlines the benefits of a LAMA/LABA combination therapy. Do you think the combination should be used as an initial maintenance treatment for...
When treating a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with dual bronchodilator therapy, which treatment combination do you think is most effective? Let us know by taking our poll.
When treating a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with dual bronchodilator therapy, which treatment combination do you think is most effective? Let us know by taking our poll.
