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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.
Pharmacist-Conducted Discharge Medication Reconciliation Impact on COPD Readmission Rates
Researchers recently examined how pharmacist-conducted medication reconciliation at patient discharge impacted 30-day readmission rates for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

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Antibiotics Overprescribed for COPD
Do Inhaled Corticosteroids Reduce Hospitalizations Among Older Adults With Asthma, COPD?
Pharmacist-Conducted Discharge Medication Reconciliation Impact on COPD Readmission Rates
More Severe COPD Symptoms in Women Than Men
Extended Hospital Stays in OAs With COPD and Certain Comorbidities
Do Antidepressants Increase Risk of Death Among COPD Patients?
Add-On Therapy Improves Outcomes, Quality of Life in Patients With COPD
Older Adults With COPD and Lung Cancer: Costs, Health Care Utilization
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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.
Choosing an Inhalation Device for OAs With COPD
A recent survey revealed that too few providers were educating patients about how to properly use inhalers, and some even overestimated their knowledge of how patients should use the devices properly.
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