COPD and Asthma

This roundup offers a look at the latest insights from the clinicians and researchers investigating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma.

Dr. Kaelee Brockway and Dr. Shakeel Ahmed discuss the overlooked benefits of referring patients with COPD experiencing pain to physical therapy.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) continues to pose significant challenges for both patients and healthcare professionals, requiring a multifaceted approach to management.

Distinct patterns of symptom severity among patients with COPD sheds light on the heterogeneous nature of the patients’ experience.

Instead of a manovacuometer, researchers evaluated a one-repetition maximum test protocol for measuring maximum inspiratory pressure in patients with COPD.

Up to one-third of adults hospitalized with RSV-related disease also have COPD.

A recent systematic literature review demonstrated that mind-body exercises, such as Tai Chi and yoga, are beneficial holistic treatments for patients with COPD.

Physician’s Weekly recently spoke with Kaelee Brockway, PT, DPT, EdD, about the beneficial role AI plays in COPD care plans.