Smoking is the most common cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Would you use spirometry to screen for the disease in individuals with a history of tobacco smoking but who are asymptomatic?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is characterized by persistent airflow limitation, among other factors. But is airflow limitation essential for diagnosing and treating COPD? Take our poll to voice...
Which questionnaire do you prefer to administer to patients when measuring the impact of their COPD on their quality of life? Let us know by taking our poll.
Which questionnaire do you prefer to administer to patients when measuring the impact of their COPD on their quality of life? Let us know by taking our poll.
According to the USPSTF, screening for COPD is not recommended because evidence showed that screening asymptomatic patients "does not alter the course of the disease or improve patient outcomes."...
The FDA currently does not regulate e-cigarettes, but research shows that more teenagers are using e-cigarette devices. Do you think that regulating e-cigarettes would decrease their adverse effects? Let us...
The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease outlines the benefits of a LAMA/LABA combination therapy. Do you think the combination should be used as an initial maintenance treatment for...
When treating a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with dual bronchodilator therapy, which treatment combination do you think is most effective? Let us know by taking our poll.
When treating a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with dual bronchodilator therapy, which treatment combination do you think is most effective? Let us know by taking our poll.
