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COPD Case Review

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KE is a 66-year-old male with a history of cigarette smoking (still currently smoking), COPD, atrial fibrillation, hypertension, osteoarthritis, and GERD. The post COPD Case Review appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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What’s the difference between asthma and bronchitis?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Chronic bronchitis, a form of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), is when a cough lasts more than three months and affects roughly 10 million people in the U.S. In some cases, allergy or blood tests may also be performed. In contrast, chronic bronchitis (i.e.,

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Consensus statement on climate change and respiratory health issued by European Respiratory Society

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

Climate change and lung health The consensus statement also highlights that climate change will have a disproportionately greater adverse effect on individuals living with respiratory diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

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Dupixent drives Sanofi to hike its full-year profit forecasts

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Dupixent’s indications could be extended further if it is approved for the rare skin disease prurigo nodularis, currently under review at the FDA with a decision due in September. The post Dupixent drives Sanofi to hike its full-year profit forecasts appeared first on.

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Albuterol interactions to avoid

The Checkup by Singlecare

Key takeaways | Drug interactions | Food interactions | Other interactions | Avoiding interactions | When to see a doctor Albuterol (Ventolin HFA) is a quick-relief medication used to treat bronchospasm in people with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It is also effective in treating exercise-induced bronchospasm.

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Market Your Pharmacy with a 2023 Health Awareness Calendar

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COPD Awareness Month. Contact Lens Health Week | Advertise contact lens cases with “The American Optometric Association recommends replacing your contact lens case every three months!” . COPD Awareness Month | Use pre-written articles and social media resources from the NIH. Healthy Lung Month. Health Literacy Month.

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Gráinne d’Ancona on the expanding role of specialist pharmacists in multidisciplinary respiratory teams

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‘Part of the money was to tackle overuse of high-dose inhaled corticosteroids seen in our COPD patients, where there was clear evidence of harm. Starting in 2015, Gráinne and a consultant physician began visiting local GP practices and case-reviewing this patient cohort alongside GPs and practice staff.