World Lung Day: Silent lung diseases often go unnoticed—Here’s what you need to know according to pulmonologist

Silent lung diseases develop without symptoms and many people are unaware of the changes to their lungs. Its early symptoms ...
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Clinical, hemodynamic factors differ by pulmonary hypertension in COPD phenotype

This analysis examined three phenotypes of pulmonary hypertension (PH) associated with COPD. Patients with end-stage COPD with or without PH had the highest median total emphysema index. Perspective ...
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End-of-Life Decision-Making: Special Considerations in the COPD Patient

Defining futility in COPD can be especially challenging. A malignancy that has progressed despite a series of treatment regimens can allow patients, physicians, and family to address the issue of ...