Respiratory Disease Articles from our Partners at Consultant 360

Extreme Heat, Rain Increase Asthma Exacerbations

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A new study of patients in Maryland examines the link between extreme weather and asthma exacerbations.

Exercise Program Linked to Improved Quality of Life with COPD

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A new study investigated how a brief exercise regimen impacted obese patients who have had an acute exacerbation of COPD.

Asthma-COPD Overlap Decreases Life Expectancy, Lung Function

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New research examined the prognosis of asthma-COPD overlap in individuals who were diagnosed with asthma before and after age 40 years.

Smoking, Flu Decrease Efficacy of COPD Medications

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A new study explored how the efficacy of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease medication is affected in patients with COPD who smoke and have respiratory viruses.

USPSTF Issues Recommendations for COPD Screening

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The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has updated its 2008 recommendations on the screening of asymptomatic adults for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.