COPD Foundation’s Post

Frailty or physical weakness is common, especially in older individuals, and affects physical and cognitive health. Individuals with frailty are vulnerable and less able to cope with illness. Frailty is recognized as an important aspect of COPD, but the impact it has on the after-effects of a COPD exacerbation or “flare-up” is less understood. In a new study, researchers have analyzed long-term information from patients in Australia and New Zealand who were admitted to an intensive care unit with an exacerbation of COPD. Their findings showed that frailty was very common and had an impact on patients’ long-term survival. Read what was learned in The Long-Term Impact of Frailty After an Intensive Care Unit Admission Due to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases: Journal of the COPD Foundation. Read the article: https://lnkd.in/gybqZhwz David Pilcher Matthew Donnan A/Prof Ashwin Subramaniam #COPD #pulmonology #healthcare #intensivecare #research

🏥✅Patients with pulmonary hypertension require access to quality care provided by specialists or accredited care systems, where holistic care can be administered. However, geographic or other social barriers may exist as social determinants of health that could contribute to health disparities and negatively affect outcomes. 🩺 💪Optimal therapeutic approach for each patient should be personalized, considering factors such as the severity of illness, method of therapy administration, potential side effects, presence of other medical conditions, treatment objectives, and the experience and preferences of the clinician, as well as availability of therapies. Therefore, it is essential for patients to have access to all appropriate treatment options to enhance disease management and improve outcomes. ➡www.worldphday.org ➡www.phaeurope.org ➡www.belaircenter.info #WorldPHDay2024 #WeBreatheUnited #WPHD #pulmonaryhypertension #UnitedToCurePH #UnitedForDiagnosis #awareness #patientcare #patientempowerment #UnitedForCure #PHAEurope #accesstocare Hipertensión Pulmonar Argentina PH Belgium - Pulmonale Hypertensie vzw Hipertensión Pulmonar España ORG Pacientes Fundación Contra la Hipertensión Pulmonar Asociación Nacional de Hipertensión Pulmonar ANHP Stichting Pulmonale Hypertensie / PH Association the Netherlands PH Serbia AIPI Italian Pulmonary Hypertension Association Fundación Ayúdanos a Respirar

Thursday eCME Update on Management of COPD-Dr. Piyush Goel, Thursday, 30 November 2023, 3:30-4:30 Pm Post COVID there has been a surge of respiratory diseases. One of the challenges any Physician experiences in their clinic is management of COPD (Chronic Obstructive pulmonary diseases ) flare ups. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) remains a significant global health challenge, affecting millions of individuals and posing ongoing medical and societal concerns. Over the years, the landscape of COPD management and treatment has witnessed remarkable updates and advancements, revolutionizing the approach towards this chronic respiratory condition. Let's update ourselves in the latest of COPD management. Speaker: Dr. Piyush Goel Senior Consultant and Head Pulmonology and Critical Care Manipal Hospital Gurgaon Zoom Meeting: https://lnkd.in/dwkZ-NRw Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/dk62ny_t For previous webinars check out: www.knolead.com #managementofcopd #knolead #medical #medicalstudent #healthcareeducation #nurseeducation #ThursdayCME #study

A significant health concern: The undiagnosed cases of Asthma and C.O.P.D. Recent research highlights a startling statistic: up to 70% of individuals with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (C.O.P.D.) remain undiagnosed. This oversight in diagnosis can lead to a significant impact on quality of life and may increase the risk of severe health complications. Automated calls across Canada led to a clinical study which found hundreds of patients with undiagnosed asthma or C.O.P.D., who then received varying levels of medical intervention. The results, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, illustrate the profound benefits of proper diagnosis and treatment. Those who received comprehensive care experienced far better outcomes, including fewer emergency visits and improved overall health. This study underscores the critical need for awareness and proactive healthcare screenings to improve diagnosis rates. If you or someone you know frequently experiences respiratory symptoms, consulting a healthcare provider could be a crucial step. For more details on the study and insights into asthma and C.O.P.D., read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ecQ-5Qhs #Healthcare #Asthma #COPD #PublicHealth #MedicalResearch

🫁Remote Cardiorespiratory Monitoring The latest study reveals that the use of Remote Cardiorespiratory Monitoring is linked to a significant reduction in hospitalizations for individuals with COPD. 🏥🚫 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) poses a significant health challenge, and the research, conducted by Michael Polsky and team, demonstrates the positive impact of Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) in chronic disease management. Key Findings: 🏥 All-cause hospitalizations reduced by 65%. 💓 Cardiopulmonary hospitalizations decreased by 63.6%. 🚑 ER visits decreased by 44.3%. 👩⚕️ Study Details: The pre/post study analyzed data from 126 COPD subjects using RPM over 24 months. Notably, the results show a lower rate of unplanned hospitalizations per patient per year, supporting the potential of RPM in enhancing COPD management. 🌐👩⚕️ 🌈 Conclusion: The findings suggest that RPM can play a pivotal role in improving long-term COPD management, reducing acute healthcare utilization, and enhancing patient outcomes. 🌐👩⚕️ 🔗 Read the full study: https://lnkd.in/gpZYxrwh Let's continue advancing healthcare through innovative solutions! 🌐👩⚕️ #RemoteMonitoring #COPDManagement #HealthcareInnovation

We can find COPD and treat it earlier. Spirometry can help. Here is the update for the 2024 GOLD report: https://lnkd.in/gC36rViC

How is the Global #RespiratoryCareMonitoringDevices Market Affected by the Growing Geriatric Population? The rising global #geriatricpopulation has fueled a surge in respiratory diseases, notably #chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and #asthma. Age-related anatomical and physiological changes, coupled with deformities in the chest wall and #thoracicspine, contribute to respiratory complications. This trend is anticipated to propel the global respiratory care monitoring devices market, as the incidence of #respiratorydiseases is poised to escalate in the coming years. Key Market Players: Invacare Corporation, Becton, Dickinson and Company, Chart Industries, Inc., Medtronic, ResMed., Masimo, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare , Hamilton Medical Explore More Insights: https://lnkd.in/d6SmYYQp #GeriatricPopulation #RespiratoryHealth #AgingandLungFunction #ChronicObstructivePulmonaryDisease #Asthma #RespiratorySystemChanges #MonitoringDevices #GlobalHealthTrends #ElderlyCare #RespiratoryComplications #HealthcareMarket #AgeRelatedDiseases 

Years ago I remember seeing a patient with acute severe asthma in the emergency department.   After a number of interventions, the patient started to improve.   By a number of interventions, I mean nebulisers, oxygen, steroids, aminophylline, bricanyl, calling intensive care.   So quite a number.   An hour or so later, the patient was able to speak in sentences.   And tell me that they never had a spirometry.   And never received advice on smoking cessation.   This is an example of working in a break-fix system.   Today lots of patients with asthma still don’t routinely have spirometry. Or receive advice about smoking.   So still break-fix.   Wouldn’t it be great to work in a predict-prevent system?   Where you had computable evidence that would help you conduct prospective analysis across a population. So ensuring that evidence-based care happens first time every time.   Where the computable evidence would ensure systematic identification of patients with selected conditions and the tests and treatments that they should receive.   Where people are learning and the system is learning too.   If you are interested in finding out more, please come to our session on BMJ Clinical Intelligence: the role of computable evidence in improving population health at #Quality2024 in London on 12 April.   Speaking will be Blackford Middleton, MD, MPH, MSc, Chris Wroe, and Yvonne Ridge.   I have learned a massive amount from them over the past couple of years.   I know you will too.  Sophieann O'Kersey Ali Boukabache    Dr Comfort King MBBS MSc PGDip  Tuan Davies   Helen Carson-Oliver     

On World COPD Day, I join many in elevating COPD awareness, diagnosis and treatment. One of the most important components of patient-centered care is the education of the patient and their caregivers by meeting them where they are. The National Assessment of Health Literacy documented that 47 percent of the US population demonstrate low health literacy, limiting their ability to read and understand health-related information. Our evidence-based music is an effective tool for educating patients with chronic disease states such as asthma and COPD, as it is stored in memory. Address and improve health literacy by closing gaps in chronic disease knowledge and self-management skills by applying "Music With A Message That Matters!". Listen to the edited version of Chronic Bronchitis from CTK's COPD Notebook available at www.asthmablues.com! Chronic Bronchitis https://lnkd.in/gW4HybWK

Our new article in German in "Monitor Versorgungsforschung". The goal of this study was to investigate the prevalence of and the factors associated with the in-hospital mortality of patients hospitalized with heart failure (HF). This multicenter cross-sectional study was based on data of 19,288 HF cases from fourteen hospitals across Germany. The mortality rate was 9.7% and increased from 4.2% in the age group ≤65 years to 15.1% in the age group >90 years. Left ventricular failure with symptoms at rest, acute renal failure, respiratory failure, pneumonia, and pleural effusion were associated with a higher mortality risk. While our study provides a comprehensive snapshot of in-hospital mortality in HF patients, it also highlights the need for ongoing research to deepen our understanding of the intricate interplay between various risk factors. IQVIA Germany Oliver Laduch #hospital #heartfailure #mortality