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
NIV has become an invaluable tool for patients with COPD, but the associated financial and logistical challenges created the need for a new ambulatory NIV titration program
Careful history and clinical observation are still valuable tools
Refer early, even when patients aren’t yet transplant candidates
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Pulmonologists provide clinical overview of valve therapy
Changes to criteria would bring some patients closer to receiving a lung transplant
Only for patients at high risk of severe exacerbations
Study shows need for respiratory symptom vigilance