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Antibiotics Overprescribed for COPD
"A recent multicenter trial showed that antibiotic prescribing can be reduced safely in COPD patients by using a rapid diagnostic (C-reactive protein) test," study coauthor Laura Shallcross, PhD, University College London, explained.
Do Inhaled Corticosteroids Reduce Hospitalizations Among Older Adults With Asthma, COPD?
Older adults with asthma or concurrent asthma and COPD are less likely to be hospitalized for obstructive lung disease if they take an inhaled corticosteroid, according to a new study.
Digitized Respiratory Inhaler: Will Patient Data be Safe?
Michael Cawley, PharmD, discusses a recently approved digitized respiratory inhaler and explains why health care providers should consider how this new technology will track personal data.

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Antibiotics Overprescribed for COPD
Do Inhaled Corticosteroids Reduce Hospitalizations Among Older Adults With Asthma, COPD?
Overprescribing of COPD Triple Therapy Bloats Costs
High Costs Common With Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Pulmonary Rehab Lowers Hospitalizations for Chronic Respiratory Disease
Marijuana Use Tied to Various Respiratory Risks
Increased Disease Severity for Patients With COPD, Asthma Overlap
Reasons for Readmission Stray from Original Diagnosis for Most Older Adults
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Digitized Respiratory Inhaler: Will Patient Data be Safe?
Michael Cawley, PharmD, discusses a recently approved digitized respiratory inhaler and explains why health care providers should consider how this new technology will track personal data.
Triple Therapy for Treatment of COPD: Will One Device Improve Patient Outcomes?
Michael Cawley, PharmD, discusses the impact triple therapy has on patient outcomes and why he believes triple therapy will be reserved based upon the GOLD recommendations. 
Atlantis Offers White Paper On Chronic Illness Self-Management
The paper showcases the "Atlantis self-management framework," which builds on key tenets of behavioral science to help formulate behavior change.
IHD Journal Watch: Community Paramedics vs. Chronic Disease
The results of this study will be used to inform decisions around implementing community paramedic programs.
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