Patients with COPD are often affected by sarcopenia, but the underlying mechanisms for the development are poorly understood. New research looks into the causes and potential therapies.
More Smoking Pack Years Can Mean Worse Outcomes of COVID-19 Infection
It’s not just a patient’s current smoking status that affects their risk of adverse outcomes from COVID-19 infection. It’s lifetime exposure to smoking, according to a study recently published in JAMA Internal Medicine.
Electronic Inhaler Monitoring at the Respiratory Institute
Research has shown benefits of electronic inhaler monitoring (EIM) in patients with poorly controlled asthma. Now Cleveland Clinic sees benefits in patients with COPD.