Despite overwhelming evidence of its benefits, pulmonary rehab utilization is surprisingly low among COPD patients. This article will provide 7 key components that RTs can use to effectively design and implement a COPD pulmonary rehab program.
Despite overwhelming evidence of its benefits, pulmonary rehab utilization is surprisingly low among COPD patients. This article will provide 7 key components that RTs can use to effectively design and implement a COPD pulmonary rehab program.
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As COPD progresses, a combination of pathological changes occur in the lungs which necessitate oxygen therapy, which may be delivered in both the acute care and home care settings.
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On World COPD Day, November 19, the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease is drawing attention to the importance of correctly diagnosing COPD earlier.
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On November 20, the healthcare industry recognizes World COPD Day 2024 with an emphasis on importance of measuring lung function, also known as spirometry.
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The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) has posted a draft of its annual 2025 GOLD Report on COPD diagnosis, management, and prevention.
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On November 15th, healthcare organizations across the globe are observing World COPD Day 2023 by emphasizing the importance of early disease detection.
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In this 2023 update of RT’s pharmacological treatment of respiratory disorders, the most commonly administered classes of pulmonary medications are reviewed.
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In RT’s March-April 2023 issue, we report on the Top 5 takeaways from the 2023 GOLD Report on COPD; arterial blood gases in the NICU; and supplemental oxygen therapy for pediatric RSV patients.
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The 2023 GOLD Report on COPD proposed new definitions for the disease and exacerbations, and altered the ABCD assessment tool.
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Nov 16 is World COPD Day, the annual global initiative to raise awareness and present new knowledge and novel therapeutic strategies for COPD.
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The GOLD 2022 report updates evidence for blood eosinophil counts as biomarker in subset of patients with COPD.
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Gold nanotubes – tiny hollow cylinders one thousandth the width of a human hair – could be used to treat mesothelioma, new research shows.
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Greater action is needed to prevent and manage COPD, according to the board of directors of the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD).
Read MoreA group of Mayo Clinic researchers has published an article recommending revisions to the existing Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) 2018 guidelines.
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A new study found that only a slight majority of stable COPD patients received care in accordance with the established GOLD guidelines. Adherence rates increased when a primary care doctor was involved in treatment management.
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