COPD

In brief: what’s new and notable in COPD

Explore new and notable updates in COPD, including using advanced imaging methods for diagnosis and management of patients with COPD beyond the traditionally applied spirometry and how patients can more effectively use their inhalers.

Must-reads and more in CHEST^® journal portfolio

ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Impaired Spirometry and COPD Increase the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

Stronger Associations of Centrilobular Than Paraseptal Emphysema With Longitudinal Changes in Diffusing Capacity and Mortality in COPD

Cross-sectional and Longitudinal Associations Between Propylene Oxide Exposure and Lung Function Among Chinese Community Residents

Perceived Autonomy Support in Telerehabilitation by People With Chronic Respiratory Disease

Differential Impact of Low Fat-Free Mass in People With COPD Based on BMI Classifications

Emphysema Quantifications With CT Scan

Patenting Strategies on Inhaler Delivery Devices

EDITORIAL

Antivirals for COPD?

High-resolution CT image vs photon-counting CT image

EXPLORE IMAGING IN COPD

Compare a conventional high-resolution CT scan image vs a photon-counting CT scan image with increased resolution and decreased image noise.

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COPD resources for patients and clinicians

Clinician education resources to explore

INFOGRAPHICS

Nebulized LAMA: Facts and myths about patient care

Review the use of nebulized LAMAs for treating your patients with COPD, and learn the truth about common myths surrounding this treatment. Developed with support from Viatris and Theravance Biopharma.

PLAYER HUB

Unshuffling COPD Treatment

Sort patients with COPD based on whether they are appropriately managed or inappropriately managed. Then, enhance your understanding of COPD management by adjusting the treatment plans for each of the patients who need it.

VIRTUAL PATIENT TOUR

COPD Unmet Needs – The Patient Perspective

Explore the challenges faced by patients with COPD from their own perspective to better identify issues that need to be addressed, and enhance your own delivery of care for this population.

Patient education resources to share

In a study of patients with COPD or asthma, up to 70% made errors related to inhalation. Could your patient’s struggle to use their inhaler be affecting their treatment outcomes? Better understand when you might want to switch a patient’s inhaler and patient preferences for inhalers in COPD with these infographics developed by CHEST in collaboration with Boehringer Ingelheim.

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COPD news and notes

Follow the latest COPD news

CHEST ADVOCATES

Helping Their Community Breathe Easier
Watch a video with Drs. Iyad Hasan and Roy St. John on tobacco cessation.

INFOGRAPHIC

Understanding and Treating the Health Effects of Wildfire Smoke
Data on the impact of wildfire smoke and pulmonary disease show a clear increase in asthma health care utilization.

CHEST PHYSICIAN^®

The triple overlap: COPD-OSA-OHS. Is it time for new definitions?
Explore recent studies into the triple overlap of COPD, obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS), and OSA.

BLOG POST

Forming Connections – Airways Disease Sessions at CHEST 2023
There is something for every clinician at CHEST 2023, taking place in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, October 8 to 11.

ASTHMA AND COPD SECTION

Hot or cold – impact on asthma and COPD
Explore how extreme weather conditions affect patients with asthma and/or COPD.

PALLIATIVE AND END-OF-LIFE CARE SECTION

PalliPulm: Time to expand our arsenal
Despite the high symptom burden, palliative care is less common in patients with COPD.

Build your COPD expertise with CHEST education

SIMULATION

Critical Care Echocardiography Exam (CCeXAM) Virtual Board Review

Be better equipped to take the CCEeXAM and serve your patients at their bedside during this expert-led course, November 28, December 5, 12, 14

CHEST 2023

CHEST Annual Meeting

Join us for the best learning event in chest medicine, October 8 to 11

SIMULATION

Simulation 2023

Enhance your expertise and get hands-on practice with important clinical skills at in-person simulation courses happening throughout 2023.

CHEST SEEK™ Education

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