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Personalized COPD Care: The Future of Precision-Based Therapies - PubMed

Personalized COPD Care: The Future of Precision-Based Therapies - PubMed

Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39518477/

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive respiratory illness characterized by long-standing respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation. It is a major contributor to respiratory disease-related deaths and currently ranked...

COPD, a progressive respiratory disease, is managed with bronchodilators, corticosteroids, and newer targeted therapies. Advancements in identifying phenotypes/endotypes offer personalized treatments, improving outcomes and quality of life.

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Psychiatric Disorders in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Clinical Significance and Treatment Strategies - PubMed

Psychiatric Disorders in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Clinical Significance and Treatment Strategies - PubMed

Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39518558/

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a debilitating lung disease characterized by chronic airflow limitation and persistent respiratory symptoms. It is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, significantly...

COPD, a chronic lung disease, often coexists with psychiatric disorders like depression and anxiety, impacting quality of life. Multidisciplinary management addressing both physical and mental health is essential for optimal care.

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A randomized trial found high-flow nasal cannula oxygen (HFNC) less effective than non-invasive ventilation (NIV) for initial treatment of acute hypercapnic respiratory failure in AECOPD patients.

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The Emerging Role of Alarmin-Targeting Biologics in the Treatment of Patients With COPD - PubMed

The Emerging Role of Alarmin-Targeting Biologics in the Treatment of Patients With COPD - PubMed

Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39631681/

Biologics targeting inflammatory pathways may be effective treatments for specific patients with COPD.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) involves type 1 and type 2 inflammation. Biologics targeting specific inflammatory pathways, such as IL-5 and IL-4/IL-13, may benefit certain COPD endotypes.

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Inhaled treprostinil in pulmonary hypertension associated with COPD: PERFECT study results - PubMed

Inhaled treprostinil in pulmonary hypertension associated with COPD: PERFECT study results - PubMed

Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38811045/

The risk-benefit observations associated with iTRE in patients with PH-COPD did not support continuation of the PERFECT study. The results of this study do not support iTRE as a viable...

The PERFECT study found that inhaled treprostinil (iTRE) in PH-COPD patients increased the risk of serious adverse events and mortality, with no improvement in exercise capacity, leading to early termination of the trial.