There has been debate over the effectiveness and safety of inhaled corticosteroids in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Is the therapy one that you would use among your patients?
Low-dose computed tomography scanning is recommended for screening high-risk individuals for lung cancer. Do you think the same method can or should be used for managing COPD?
A 62-year-old man is admitted to the hospital for an acute exacerbation of COPD. What is the mortality rate within the next 2 years in patients presenting with this scenario?
A 62-year-old man is admitted to the hospital for an acute exacerbation of COPD. What is the mortality rate within the next 2 years in patients presenting with this scenario?
When it was first released, the Global Initiative on Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) criteria for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease included a Stage 0 for those at risk for the disease. Later versions...
When it was first released, the Global Initiative on Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) criteria for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease included a Stage 0 for those at risk for the disease. Later versions...
Millions of Americans have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, with millions more potentially undiagnosed. Do you think screening for COPD would improve the outcomes in individuals with the disease? Let...
