COPD, CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE

This study tested a specific breathing pattern during mechanical ventilation for sedated, hospitalized COPD patients. Researchers wanted to see if adding a brief pause at the end of each breath could help the lungs clear carbon dioxide more efficiently without causing harmful ove…

This study tested whether using special air cleaners and receiving counseling to reduce indoor smoke could help people with COPD who smoke. Researchers wanted to see if this approach could improve breathing, quality of life, and reduce flare-ups. The study involved 144 adult smok…

This study tested whether breathing exercises could help older adults with COPD who also experience frailty. Researchers divided 66 patients into two groups: one performed breathing exercises for eight weeks, while the other did not. The exercise group showed significant improvem…

This study compared two existing mucus-thinning medications (Taneasy and Fluimucil) taken twice daily for two weeks in people with COPD. It aimed to see which was safer and more effective at easing symptoms like cough and phlegm. The trial involved 45 adults who had difficulty cl…

This study tested whether counseling focused on forgiveness could help people with chronic lung disease (COPD) feel less anxious about death and more satisfied with life. Thirty hospitalized patients were split into two groups: one received the forgiveness counseling sessions, wh…

This study tested whether virtual reality (VR) training could help people with COPD improve their balance and reduce their risk of falling. Researchers worked with 50 adults who had mild to moderate COPD to see if VR exercises were a good alternative to traditional physical thera…

This study tested a new wearable vest called ELECTROVEST that combines vibration with gentle electrical stimulation to help clear mucus from the lungs. Researchers compared it to a standard vibrating vest in 21 adults with chronic lung diseases like COPD and cystic fibrosis. The …

This study looked at whether a newer type of diabetes medicine (SGLT2 inhibitors) might lower the risk of developing lung cancer compared to an older type (sulfonylureas) in people who have both type 2 diabetes and COPD. Researchers analyzed the existing medical records of over 2…

This study observed 100 people with COPD (a serious lung disease) while they had a sedated endoscopy. Researchers wanted to see if a patient's recent symptoms and hospital visits could predict if their breathing would get worse during the procedure. They also tested if a new comb…

This study aimed to understand how extreme heat waves and air pollution affect people with asthma and COPD. Researchers in Turkey followed 96 patients, measuring their lung function and symptoms during normal weather and again during heat waves. The goal was to gather evidence on…