COPD

Daily azithromycin prevented acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease when it was added to usual treatment in a 1-year study, thus improving patients’ quality of life.

New research shows that indacaterol is effective and well tolerated for patients with moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

November Is COPD Awareness Month

Each year, millions of travelers fly on commercial airlines in the United States and around the globe. As air travel has become more affordable, it has also become more accessible for people with serious medical conditions—including lung disease.

Volume 24, Lesson 12

Take advantage of this unique educational program offered by the ACCP. Each month, a distinguished editorial board of expert clinicians will provide two lessons, featuring timely, concise, diagnostic information on current pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine issues. Earn up to 24.0 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™. One (1) credit will be awarded for each completed lesson.

Sometimes it's good just to point out good stuff that you might be interested in reading. Here's a list of links to some recent articles from various sources. Enjoy! For more stuff like this, join me on Twitter.

Have you been waiting for the ACCP-SEEK app to include pulmonary and critical care questions? Well, the new version is now available in iTunes and contains 400 more questions!