COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Update

COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Update

COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Update

MedlinePlus sent this bulletin at 05/24/2013 01:11 PM EDT

New on the MedlinePlus COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) page:

COPD Patients May Do Fine with Shorter Course of Steroids

05/21/2013 02:00 PM EDT

Coming off meds sooner means fewer harmful side effects, study author says
Source: HealthDay

Pain a Common Problem for People with COPD

05/21/2013 12:00 PM EDT

Narcotic pain relievers frequently used by patients with chronic lung condition, study finds
Source: HealthDay

Long-Term Use of Antibiotic May Help Those with COPD

05/21/2013 09:00 AM EDT

Taking azithromycin for a year cut down on re-hospitalizations for disease flare-ups, study found


Source: HealthDay

Certain COPD Meds Might Raise Heart Risks, Study Says

05/20/2013 04:00 PM EDT

But benefits of 'bronchodilators' tend to outweigh risks, specialist adds


Source: HealthDay