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href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Learn-More/I-am-a-Healthcare-Provider/Lung-Health-Collaborative-Virtual-Assembly.aspx">Lung Health Collaborative Virtual Assembly</a> 753 754 </li> 755 756 </ul> 757 758 </li> 759</div> 760 761<div id="tab794-sizing"> 762 <li id="tab794" class="column sub-item has-child"> 763 764 <span>Pulmonary Rehabilitation</span> 765 766 <ul> 767 768 <li id="tab795" class="sub-sub-item first"> 769 770 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Learn-More/Pulmonary-Rehabilitation/What-is-Pulmonary-Rehabilitation.aspx">What is Pulmonary Rehabilitation?</a> 771 772 </li> 773 774 <li id="tab797" class="sub-sub-item"> 775 776 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Learn-More/Pulmonary-Rehabilitation/How-to-Select-a-Program.aspx">How to Select a Program?</a> 777 778 </li> 779
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id="tab987" class="sub-sub-item"> 817 818 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Learn-More/Educational-Materials-Resources/COPD-Patient-Education-Online-Store.aspx">COPD Patient Education Online Store</a> 819 820 </li> 821 822 <li id="tab861" class="sub-sub-item"> 823 824 <a href="https://www.lunghealthchampion.com/">Podcasts & Events</a> 825 826 </li> 827 828 <li id="tab255" class="sub-sub-item last"> 829 830 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Learn-More/Educational-Materials-Resources/Publications.aspx">Publications</a> 831 832 </li> 833 834 </ul> 835 836 </li> 837</div> 838 839<div id="tab700-sizing"> 840 <li id="tab700" class="column sub-item has-child"> 841 842 <span>The COPD Pocket Consultant Guide</span> 843 844 <ul> 845 846 <li id="tab683" class="sub-sub-item first"> 847 848 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Learn-More/The-COPD-Pocket-Consultant-Guide/Healthcare-Provider-Track.aspx">Healthcare Provider Track</a> 849 850 </li> 851 852 <li id="tab701" class="sub-sub-item"> 853 854 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Learn-More/The-COPD-Pocket-Consultant-Guide/Patient-Caregiver-Track.aspx">Patient & Caregiver Track</a> 855 856 </li> 857 858 <li id="tab1079" class="sub-sub-item last"> 859 860 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Learn-More/The-COPD-Pocket-Consultant-Guide/CIRCLES-and-MORE.aspx">CIRCLES and MORE</a> 861 862 </li> 863 864 </ul> 865 866 </li> 867</div> 868 869<div id="tab737-sizing"> 870 <li id="tab737" class="column sub-item last has-child"> 871 872 <span>About Education and Support</span> 873 874 <ul> 875 876 <li id="tab738" class="sub-sub-item first"> 877 878 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Learn-More/About-Education-and-Support/Our-Education-and-Support-Framework.aspx">Our Education and Support Framework</a> 879 880 </li> 881 882 <li id="tab788" class="sub-sub-item last"> 883 884 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Learn-More/About-Education-and-Support/COPD360coach.aspx">COPD360coach</a> 885 886 </li> 887 888 </ul> 889 890 </li> 891</div> 892 893 </ul> 894 <div class="clear"></div> 895 </div> 896 </div> 897 898 </li> 899 900 <li id="tab86" class="toplevel has-child"> 901 902 <span>Take Action</span> 903 904 <div class="sub-level"> 905 <div class="sub-wrap"> 906 <div id="tab86-row" class="desktop-menu-row section-intro"></div> 907 <ul class="main-sub-level"> 908 909<div id="tab113-sizing"> 910 <li id="tab113" class="column sub-item first has-child"> 911 912 <span>Get Involved</span> 913 914 <ul> 915 916 <li id="tab829" class="sub-sub-item first"> 917 918 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Take-Action/Get-Involved/Take-Action.aspx">Take Action</a> 919 920 </li> 921 922 <li id="tab840" class="sub-sub-item"> 923 924 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Take-Action/Get-Involved/Lace-Up-for-Lungs.aspx">Lace-Up for Lungs</a> 925 926 </li> 927 928 <li id="tab215" class="sub-sub-item"> 929 930 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Take-Action/Get-Involved/Join-our-Advocacy-Action-Center.aspx">Join our Advocacy: Action Center</a> 931 932 </li> 933 934 <li id="tab805" class="sub-sub-item"> 935 936 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Take-Action/Get-Involved/COPD-SOS.aspx">COPD SOS</a> 937 938 </li> 939 940 <li id="tab982" class="sub-sub-item"> 941 942 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Take-Action/Get-Involved/IMPACT-Lung-Health.aspx">IMPACT Lung Health</a> 943 944 </li> 945 946 <li id="tab702" class="sub-sub-item"> 947 948 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Take-Action/Get-Involved/COPD-Awareness-Month.aspx">COPD Awareness Month</a> 949 950 </li> 951 952 <li id="tab957" class="sub-sub-item"> 953 954 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Take-Action/Get-Involved/World-Oxygen-Day.aspx">World Oxygen Day</a> 955 956 </li> 957 958 <li id="tab1143" class="sub-sub-item"> 959 960 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Research/Participate-in-Clinical-Research/Join-Actively-Recruiting-Research-Studies.aspx">Join Actively Recruiting Research Studies</a> 961 962 </li> 963 964 <li id="tab214" class="sub-sub-item last"> 965 966 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Take-Action/Get-Involved/State-Captains.aspx">State Captains</a> 967 968 </li> 969 970 </ul> 971 972 </li> 973</div> 974 975<div id="tab356-sizing"> 976 <li id="tab356" class="column sub-item last has-child"> 977 978 <span>COPD Policy Issues</span> 979 980 <ul> 981 982 <li id="tab619" class="sub-sub-item first"> 983 984 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Take-Action/COPD-Policy-Issues/Learn-More.aspx">Learn More</a> 985 986 </li> 987 988 <li id="tab357" class="sub-sub-item"> 989 990 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Take-Action/COPD-Policy-Issues/Access-to-Treatment.aspx">Access to Treatment</a> 991 992 </li> 993 994 <li id="tab359" class="sub-sub-item"> 995 996 <a 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1642 <span>I am New to COPD</span> 1643 1644 <ul> 1645 1646 <li id="mobile-tab240" class="mobile-sub-sub-item first"> 1647 1648 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Learn-More/I-am-New-to-COPD/Newly-Diagnosed.aspx">Newly Diagnosed</a> 1649 1650 </li> 1651 1652 <li id="mobile-tab716" class="mobile-sub-sub-item"> 1653 1654 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Learn-More/I-am-New-to-COPD/Breathing-Techniques.aspx">Breathing Techniques</a> 1655 1656 </li> 1657 1658 <li id="mobile-tab227" class="mobile-sub-sub-item"> 1659 1660 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Learn-More/I-am-New-to-COPD/Coping-with-COPD.aspx">Coping with COPD</a> 1661 1662 </li> 1663 1664 <li id="mobile-tab720" class="mobile-sub-sub-item"> 1665 1666 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Learn-More/I-am-New-to-COPD/What-is-an-Exacerbation.aspx">What is an Exacerbation?</a> 1667 1668 </li> 1669 1670 <li id="mobile-tab666" class="mobile-sub-sub-item"> 1671 1672 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Learn-More/I-am-New-to-COPD/Stages-of-COPD.aspx">Stages of COPD</a> 1673 1674 </li> 1675 1676 <li id="mobile-tab228" class="mobile-sub-sub-item"> 1677 1678 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Learn-More/I-am-New-to-COPD/Quitting-Smoking.aspx">Quitting Smoking</a> 1679 1680 </li> 1681 1682 <li id="mobile-tab1148" class="mobile-sub-sub-item last"> 1683 1684 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Learn-More/I-am-New-to-COPD/Is-My-COPD-Genetic.aspx">Is My COPD Genetic?</a> 1685 1686 </li> 1687 1688 </ul> 1689 1690 </li> 1691 1692 <li id="mobile-tab663" class="column sub-item mobile-section-title"> 1693 1694 <span>I am a Person with COPD</span> 1695 1696 <ul> 1697 1698 <li id="mobile-tab764" class="mobile-sub-sub-item first"> 1699 1700 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Learn-More/I-am-a-Person-with-COPD/Coping-with-Airway-Mucus.aspx">Coping with Airway Mucus</a> 1701 1702 </li> 1703 1704 <li id="mobile-tab718" class="mobile-sub-sub-item"> 1705 1706 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Learn-More/I-am-a-Person-with-COPD/COPD-and-Pneumonia.aspx">COPD and Pneumonia</a> 1707 1708 </li> 1709 1710 <li id="mobile-tab733" class="mobile-sub-sub-item"> 1711 1712 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Learn-More/I-am-a-Person-with-COPD/Coronavirus-Information.aspx">Coronavirus Information</a> 1713 1714 </li> 1715 1716 <li id="mobile-tab1136" class="mobile-sub-sub-item"> 1717 1718 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Learn-More/I-am-a-Person-with-COPD/Digital-Health-Resources.aspx">Digital Health Resources</a> 1719 1720 </li> 1721 1722 <li id="mobile-tab224" class="mobile-sub-sub-item"> 1723 1724 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Learn-More/I-am-a-Person-with-COPD/Exercise.aspx">Exercise</a> 1725 1726 </li> 1727 1728 <li id="mobile-tab590" class="mobile-sub-sub-item"> 1729 1730 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Learn-More/I-am-a-Person-with-COPD/Harmonicas-for-Health.aspx">Harmonicas for Health</a> 1731 1732 </li> 1733 1734 <li id="mobile-tab652" class="mobile-sub-sub-item"> 1735 1736 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Learn-More/I-am-a-Person-with-COPD/Hospital-to-Home.aspx">Hospital to Home</a> 1737 1738 </li> 1739 1740 <li id="mobile-tab686" class="mobile-sub-sub-item"> 1741 1742 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Learn-More/I-am-a-Person-with-COPD/Nutrition-for-Someone-with-COPD.aspx">Nutrition for Someone with COPD</a> 1743 1744 </li> 1745 1746 <li id="mobile-tab715" class="mobile-sub-sub-item"> 1747 1748 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Learn-More/I-am-a-Person-with-COPD/Oxygen-Therapy.aspx">Oxygen Therapy</a> 1749 1750 </li> 1751 1752 <li id="mobile-tab1086" class="mobile-sub-sub-item"> 1753 1754 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Learn-More/I-am-a-Person-with-COPD/Severe-and-Worsening-COPD.aspx">Severe and Worsening COPD</a> 1755 1756 </li> 1757 1758 <li id="mobile-tab650" class="mobile-sub-sub-item"> 1759 1760 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Learn-More/I-am-a-Person-with-COPD/Traveling-with-COPD.aspx">Traveling with COPD</a> 1761 1762 </li> 1763 1764 <li id="mobile-tab221" class="mobile-sub-sub-item"> 1765 1766 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Learn-More/I-am-a-Person-with-COPD/Treatments-Medications.aspx">Treatments & Medications</a> 1767 1768 </li> 1769 1770 <li id="mobile-tab739" class="mobile-sub-sub-item last"> 1771 1772 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Learn-More/I-am-a-Person-with-COPD/Vaping-eCigarettes-and-COPD.aspx">Vaping, eCigarettes and COPD</a> 1773 1774 </li> 1775 1776 </ul> 1777 1778 </li> 1779 1780 <li id="mobile-tab129" class="column sub-item mobile-section-title"> 1781
1782 <span>I am a Caregiver</span> 1783 1784 <ul> 1785 1786 <li id="mobile-tab649" class="mobile-sub-sub-item first"> 1787 1788 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Learn-More/I-am-a-Caregiver/The-COPD-Caregiver.aspx">The COPD Caregiver</a> 1789 1790 </li> 1791 1792 <li id="mobile-tab180" class="mobile-sub-sub-item last"> 1793 1794 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Learn-More/I-am-a-Caregiver/FAQ-for-Caregivers.aspx">FAQ for Caregivers</a> 1795 1796 </li> 1797 1798 </ul> 1799 1800 </li> 1801 1802 <li id="mobile-tab134" class="column sub-item mobile-section-title"> 1803 1804 <span>I am a Healthcare Provider</span> 1805 1806 <ul> 1807 1808 <li id="mobile-tab451" class="mobile-sub-sub-item first"> 1809 1810 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Praxis/About-PRAXIS/What-is-PRAXIS.aspx">The COPD Praxis</a> 1811 1812 </li> 1813 1814 <li id="mobile-tab512" class="mobile-sub-sub-item"> 1815 1816 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Praxis/Community/Blog.aspx">The PRAXIS Nexus Blog</a> 1817 1818 </li> 1819 1820 <li id="mobile-tab514" class="mobile-sub-sub-item"> 1821 1822 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Praxis/Learning-Center/Professional-Development-Opportunities.aspx">Professional Development</a> 1823 1824 </li> 1825 1826 <li id="mobile-tab513" class="mobile-sub-sub-item"> 1827 1828 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Praxis/Resource-Repository/Search.aspx">Resource Repository</a> 1829 1830 </li> 1831 1832 <li id="mobile-tab864" class="mobile-sub-sub-item"> 1833 1834 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Learn-More/I-am-a-Healthcare-Provider/The-101-Library.aspx">The 101 Library</a> 1835 1836 </li> 1837 1838 <li id="mobile-tab1068" class="mobile-sub-sub-item"> 1839 1840 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Learn-More/I-am-a-Healthcare-Provider/Genetic-COPD.aspx">Genetic COPD</a> 1841 1842 </li> 1843 1844 <li id="mobile-tab1095" class="mobile-sub-sub-item"> 1845 1846 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Learn-More/I-am-a-Healthcare-Provider/Lung-Health-Collaborative.aspx">Lung Health Collaborative</a> 1847 1848 </li> 1849 1850 <li id="mobile-tab1147" class="mobile-sub-sub-item last"> 1851 1852 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Learn-More/I-am-a-Healthcare-Provider/Lung-Health-Collaborative-Virtual-Assembly.aspx">Lung Health Collaborative Virtual Assembly</a> 1853 1854 </li> 1855 1856 </ul> 1857 1858 </li> 1859 1860 <li id="mobile-tab794" class="column sub-item mobile-section-title"> 1861 1862 <span>Pulmonary Rehabilitation</span> 1863 1864 <ul> 1865 1866 <li id="mobile-tab795" class="mobile-sub-sub-item first"> 1867 1868 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Learn-More/Pulmonary-Rehabilitation/What-is-Pulmonary-Rehabilitation.aspx">What is Pulmonary Rehabilitation?</a> 1869 1870 </li> 1871 1872 <li id="mobile-tab797" class="mobile-sub-sub-item"> 1873 1874 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Learn-More/Pulmonary-Rehabilitation/How-to-Select-a-Program.aspx">How to Select a Program?</a> 1875 1876 </li> 1877 1878 <li id="mobile-tab798" class="mobile-sub-sub-item last"> 1879 1880 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Learn-More/Pulmonary-Rehabilitation/Patient-Stories.aspx">Patient Stories</a> 1881 1882 </li> 1883 1884 </ul> 1885 1886 </li> 1887 1888 <li id="mobile-tab237" class="column sub-item mobile-section-title"> 1889 1890 <span>Educational Materials & Resources</span> 1891 1892 <ul> 1893 1894 <li id="mobile-tab315" class="mobile-sub-sub-item first"> 1895 1896 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Learn-More/Educational-Materials-Resources/Downloads.aspx">Downloads</a> 1897 1898 </li> 1899 1900 <li id="mobile-tab179" class="mobile-sub-sub-item"> 1901 1902 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Learn-More/Educational-Materials-Resources/Educational-Video-Series.aspx">Educational Video Series</a> 1903 1904 </li> 1905 1906 <li id="mobile-tab1023" class="mobile-sub-sub-item"> 1907 1908 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Learn-More/Educational-Materials-Resources/E-Learning-Courses.aspx">E-Learning Courses</a> 1909 1910 </li> 1911 1912 <li id="mobile-tab987" class="mobile-sub-sub-item"> 1913 1914 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Learn-More/Educational-Materials-Resources/COPD-Patient-Education-Online-Store.aspx">COPD Patient Education Online Store</a> 1915 1916 </li> 1917 1918 <li id="mobile-tab861" class="mobile-sub-sub-item"> 1919 1920 <a href="https://www.lunghealthchampion.com/">Podcasts & Events</a> 1921 1922 </li> 1923 1924 <li id="mobile-tab255" class="mobile-sub-sub-item last"> 1925 1926 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Learn-More/Educational-Materials-Resources/Publications.aspx">Publications</a> 1927 1928 </li> 1929 1930 </ul> 1931 1932 </li> 1933 1934 <li id="mobile-tab700" class="column sub-item mobile-section-title"> 1935
1936 <span>The COPD Pocket Consultant Guide</span> 1937 1938 <ul> 1939 1940 <li id="mobile-tab683" class="mobile-sub-sub-item first"> 1941 1942 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Learn-More/The-COPD-Pocket-Consultant-Guide/Healthcare-Provider-Track.aspx">Healthcare Provider Track</a> 1943 1944 </li> 1945 1946 <li id="mobile-tab701" class="mobile-sub-sub-item"> 1947 1948 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Learn-More/The-COPD-Pocket-Consultant-Guide/Patient-Caregiver-Track.aspx">Patient & Caregiver Track</a> 1949 1950 </li> 1951 1952 <li id="mobile-tab1079" class="mobile-sub-sub-item last"> 1953 1954 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Learn-More/The-COPD-Pocket-Consultant-Guide/CIRCLES-and-MORE.aspx">CIRCLES and MORE</a> 1955 1956 </li> 1957 1958 </ul> 1959 1960 </li> 1961 1962 <li id="mobile-tab737" class="column sub-item last mobile-section-title"> 1963 1964 <span>About Education and Support</span> 1965 1966 <ul> 1967 1968 <li id="mobile-tab738" class="mobile-sub-sub-item first"> 1969 1970 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Learn-More/About-Education-and-Support/Our-Education-and-Support-Framework.aspx">Our Education and Support Framework</a> 1971 1972 </li> 1973 1974 <li id="mobile-tab788" class="mobile-sub-sub-item last"> 1975 1976 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Learn-More/About-Education-and-Support/COPD360coach.aspx">COPD360coach</a> 1977 1978 </li> 1979 1980 </ul> 1981 1982 </li> 1983 1984 </ul> 1985 1986 </li> 1987 <hr /> 1988 1989 <li id="mobile-tab86" class=" has-child"> 1990 <a class="mobile-menu-toggle" href="javascript:void(0);"><span>Take Action</span></a> 1991 1992 <ul class="mobile-menu-inner"> 1993 1994 <li id="mobile-tab113" class="column sub-item first mobile-section-title"> 1995 1996 <span>Get Involved</span> 1997 1998 <ul> 1999 2000 <li id="mobile-tab829" class="mobile-sub-sub-item first"> 2001 2002 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Take-Action/Get-Involved/Take-Action.aspx">Take Action</a> 2003 2004 </li> 2005 2006 <li id="mobile-tab840" class="mobile-sub-sub-item"> 2007 2008 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Take-Action/Get-Involved/Lace-Up-for-Lungs.aspx">Lace-Up for Lungs</a> 2009 2010 </li> 2011 2012 <li id="mobile-tab215" class="mobile-sub-sub-item"> 2013 2014 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Take-Action/Get-Involved/Join-our-Advocacy-Action-Center.aspx">Join our Advocacy: Action Center</a> 2015 2016 </li> 2017 2018 <li id="mobile-tab805" class="mobile-sub-sub-item"> 2019 2020 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Take-Action/Get-Involved/COPD-SOS.aspx">COPD SOS</a> 2021 2022 </li> 2023 2024 <li id="mobile-tab982" class="mobile-sub-sub-item"> 2025 2026 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Take-Action/Get-Involved/IMPACT-Lung-Health.aspx">IMPACT Lung Health</a> 2027 2028 </li> 2029 2030 <li id="mobile-tab702" class="mobile-sub-sub-item"> 2031 2032 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Take-Action/Get-Involved/COPD-Awareness-Month.aspx">COPD Awareness Month</a> 2033 2034 </li> 2035 2036 <li id="mobile-tab957" class="mobile-sub-sub-item"> 2037 2038 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Take-Action/Get-Involved/World-Oxygen-Day.aspx">World Oxygen Day</a> 2039 2040 </li> 2041 2042 <li id="mobile-tab1143" class="mobile-sub-sub-item"> 2043 2044 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Research/Participate-in-Clinical-Research/Join-Actively-Recruiting-Research-Studies.aspx">Join Actively Recruiting Research Studies</a> 2045 2046 </li> 2047 2048 <li id="mobile-tab214" class="mobile-sub-sub-item last"> 2049 2050 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Take-Action/Get-Involved/State-Captains.aspx">State Captains</a> 2051 2052 </li> 2053 2054 </ul> 2055 2056 </li> 2057 2058 <li id="mobile-tab356" class="column sub-item last mobile-section-title"> 2059 2060 <span>COPD Policy Issues</span> 2061 2062 <ul> 2063 2064 <li id="mobile-tab619" class="mobile-sub-sub-item first"> 2065 2066 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Take-Action/COPD-Policy-Issues/Learn-More.aspx">Learn More</a> 2067 2068 </li> 2069 2070 <li id="mobile-tab357" class="mobile-sub-sub-item"> 2071 2072 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Take-Action/COPD-Policy-Issues/Access-to-Treatment.aspx">Access to Treatment</a> 2073 2074 </li> 2075 2076 <li id="mobile-tab359" class="mobile-sub-sub-item"> 2077 2078 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Take-Action/COPD-Policy-Issues/Appeals-and-Grievances.aspx">Appeals and Grievances</a> 2079 2080 </li> 2081 2082 <li id="mobile-tab699" class="mobile-sub-sub-item"> 2083 2084 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Take-Action/COPD-Policy-Issues/Vaping-and-COPD.aspx">Vaping and COPD</a> 2085 2086 </li> 2087 2088 <li id="mobile-tab1146" class="mobile-sub-sub-item last"> 2089 2090 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Take-Action/COPD-Policy-Issues/COPD-Access-Consortium.aspx">
2090COPD Access Consortium</a> 2091 2092 </li> 2093 2094 </ul> 2095 2096 </li> 2097 2098 </ul> 2099 2100 </li> 2101 <hr /> 2102 2103 <li id="mobile-tab85" class=" has-child"> 2104 <a class="mobile-menu-toggle" href="javascript:void(0);"><span>Research</span></a> 2105 2106 <ul class="mobile-menu-inner"> 2107 2108 <li id="mobile-tab868" class="column sub-item first mobile-section-title"> 2109 2110 <span>COPD360Net Development Accelerator</span> 2111 2112 <ul> 2113 2114 <li id="mobile-tab882" class="mobile-sub-sub-item first"> 2115 2116 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Research/COPD360Net-Development-Accelerator/360-Research-Framework.aspx">360â° Research Framework</a> 2117 2118 </li> 2119 2120 <li id="mobile-tab869" class="mobile-sub-sub-item"> 2121 2122 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Research/COPD360Net-Development-Accelerator/About-COPD360Net.aspx">About COPD360Net</a> 2123 2124 </li> 2125 2126 <li id="mobile-tab984" class="mobile-sub-sub-item"> 2127 2128 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Research/COPD360Net-Development-Accelerator/Services-and-Resources.aspx">Services and Resources</a> 2129 2130 </li> 2131 2132 <li id="mobile-tab870" class="mobile-sub-sub-item"> 2133 2134 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Research/COPD360Net-Development-Accelerator/Accredited-Centers-and-Networks.aspx">Accredited Centers and Networks</a> 2135 2136 </li> 2137 2138 <li id="mobile-tab871" class="mobile-sub-sub-item last"> 2139 2140 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Research/COPD360Net-Development-Accelerator/Accredited-Center-or-Network-Application.aspx">Accredited Center or Network Application</a> 2141 2142 </li> 2143 2144 </ul> 2145 2146 </li> 2147 2148 <li id="mobile-tab931" class="column sub-item mobile-section-title"> 2149 2150 <span>Participate in Clinical Research</span> 2151 2152 <ul> 2153 2154 <li id="mobile-tab942" class="mobile-sub-sub-item first"> 2155 2156 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Research/Participate-in-Clinical-Research/Join-Actively-Recruiting-Research-Studies.aspx">Join Actively Recruiting Research Studies</a> 2157 2158 </li> 2159 2160 <li id="mobile-tab936" class="mobile-sub-sub-item"> 2161 2162 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Research/Participate-in-Clinical-Research/RELIANCE.aspx">RELIANCE</a> 2163 2164 </li> 2165 2166 <li id="mobile-tab937" class="mobile-sub-sub-item last"> 2167 2168 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Research/Participate-in-Clinical-Research/SOURCE.aspx">SOURCE</a> 2169 2170 </li> 2171 2172 </ul> 2173 2174 </li> 2175 2176 <li id="mobile-tab880" class="column sub-item mobile-section-title"> 2177 2178 <span>Completed Studies: Results and Updates</span> 2179 2180 <ul> 2181 2182 <li id="mobile-tab940" class="mobile-sub-sub-item first"> 2183 2184 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Research/Completed-Studies-Results-and-U
2184pdates/CAPTURE.aspx">CAPTURE</a> 2185 2186 </li> 2187 2188 <li id="mobile-tab881" class="mobile-sub-sub-item"> 2189 2190 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Research/Completed-Studies-Results-and-Updates/ESSENCE.aspx">ESSENCE</a> 2191 2192 </li> 2193 2194 <li id="mobile-tab884" class="mobile-sub-sub-item"> 2195 2196 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Research/Completed-Studies-Results-and-Updates/O2VERLAP.aspx">O2VERLAP</a> 2197 2198 </li> 2199 2200 <li id="mobile-tab885" class="mobile-sub-sub-item"> 2201 2202 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Research/Completed-Studies-Results-and-Updates/ShiPPs.aspx">ShiPPs</a> 2203 2204 </li> 2205 2206 <li id="mobile-tab886" class="mobile-sub-sub-item"> 2207 2208 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Research/Completed-Studies-Results-and-Updates/Patient-Journey.aspx">Patient Journey</a> 2209 2210 </li> 2211 2212 <li id="mobile-tab887" class="mobile-sub-sub-item last"> 2213 2214 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Research/Completed-Studies-Results-and-Updates/Other-Published-Studies.aspx">Other Published Studies</a> 2215 2216 </li> 2217 2218 </ul> 2219 2220 </li> 2221 2222 <li id="mobile-tab888" class="column sub-item mobile-section-title"> 2223 2224 <span>COPDF Research Registries</span> 2225 2226 <ul> 2227 2228 <li id="mobile-tab890" class="mobile-sub-sub-item first"> 2229 2230 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Research/COPDF-Research-Registries/Bronchiectasis-and-NTM-Research-Registry-BRR.aspx">Bronchiectasis and NTM Research Registry (BRR)</a> 2231 2232 </li> 2233 2234 <li id="mobile-tab891" class="mobile-sub-sub-item last"> 2235 2236 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Research/COPDF-Research-Registries/COPD-Patient-Powered-Research-Network-COPD-PPRN.aspx">COPD Patient Powered Research Network (COPD PPRN)</a> 2237 2238 </li> 2239 2240 </ul> 2241 2242 </li> 2243 2244 <li id="mobile-tab892" class="column sub-item mobile-section-title"> 2245 2246 <span>Research Projects and Consortia</span> 2247 2248 <ul> 2249 2250 <li id="mobile-tab893" class="mobile-sub-sub-item first"> 2251 2252 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Research/Research-Projects-and-Consortia/COPDF-Nebulizer-Consortium.aspx">COPDF Nebulizer Consortium</a> 2253 2254 </li> 2255 2256 <li id="mobile-tab924" class="mobile-sub-sub-item"> 2257 2258 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Research/Research-Projects-and-Consortia/Patient-Inspired-Validation-of-Outcome-Tools-PIVOT.aspx">Patient-Inspired Validation of Outcome Tools (PIVOT)</a> 2259 2260 </li> 2261 2262 <li id="mobile-tab925" class="mobile-sub-sub-item"> 2263 2264 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Research/Research-Projects-and-Consortia/COPD-Biomarker-Qualification-Consortium-CBQC.aspx">COPD Biomarker Qualification Consortium (CBQC)</a> 2265 2266 </li> 2267 2268 <li id="mobile-tab981" class="mobile-sub-sub-item"> 2269 2270 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Research/Research-Projects-and-Consortia/COPD-Assessment-Test-CAT-Chronic-Airways-Assessment-Test-CAAT.aspx">COPD Assessment Test (CAT) / Chronic Airways Assessment Test (CAAT)</a> 2271 2272 </li> 2273 2274 <li id="mobile-tab897" class="mobile-sub-sub-item"> 2275 2276 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Research/Research-Projects-and-Consortia/Oxygen360.aspx">Oxygen360</a> 2277 2278 </li> 2279 2280 <li id="mobile-tab898" class="mobile-sub-sub-item"> 2281 2282 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Research/Research-Projects-and-Consortia/Sputum-Home-Collection.aspx">Sputum Home Collection</a> 2283 2284 </li> 2285 2286 <li id="mobile-tab899" class="mobile-sub-sub-item"> 2287 2288 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Research/Research-Projects-and-Consortia/COPDGene.aspx">COPDGene</a> 2289 2290 </li> 2291 2292 <li id="mobile-tab900" class="mobile-sub-sub-item"> 2293 2294 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Research/Research-Projects-and-Consortia/SPIROMICS.aspx">SPIROMICS</a> 2295 2296 </li> 2297 2298 <li id="mobile-tab907" class="mobile-sub-sub-item last"> 2299 2300 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Research/Research-Projects-and-Consortia/CONNECT-COPD-Dissemination-Tools.aspx">CONNECT COPD Dissemination Tools</a> 2301 2302 </li> 2303 2304 </ul> 2305 2306 </li> 2307 2308 <li id="mobile-tab901" class="column sub-item mobile-section-title"> 2309
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2578Tralisa Willis, MEd, CHWI</a>.</p> 2579 2580<hr /> 2581<p>Immunizations can play a fundamental role in managing the quality of life of a person living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Conversations with medical providers regarding the importance of vaccines for illnesses such as influenza, pneumococcal disease, COVID-19, and other respiratory infections can have a great impact on vaccination uptake.</p> 2582 2583<p>Alongside smoking cessation, evidence-based treatment, pulmonary rehabilitation, physical activity, and individualized action plans, recommended vaccines can help reduce the impact of preventable respiratory illnesses.</p> 2584 2585<p>Health care providers play a critical role in helping patients understand how vaccinations support their overall lung health.<sup>3</sup> A strong recommendation paired with clear, respectful communication can help patients make informed decisions and feel supported throughout the process.</p> 2586 2587 <p class="read-more"> 2588 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Praxis/Community/Blog/Article/2380/Immunizations-and-COPD-A-Preventive-Tool-That-Starts-with-a-Trusted-Conversation.aspx">Read More</a> 2589 </p> 2590 </div> 2591 <div class="article-listing-categories"> 2592 2593 2594 </div> 2595 <p class="article-separator" /> 2596 2597 <div class="article-header-wrap"> 2598 2599 <div class="article-title"> 2600 <h2> <a href='https://www.copdfoundation.org/Praxis/Community/Blog/Article/2363/Comprehensive-Tobacco-Treatment-Moving-Beyond-One-Size-Fits-All-Care.as
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26172</sup> Addressing this disparity requires comprehensive, evidence-based tobacco treatment that combines counseling, pharmacotherapy, and ongoing follow-up support.<sup>2</sup> As tobacco patterns continue to evolve with products such as e-cigarettes and vaping<sup>3,4</sup>, health care must provide patient-centered, inclusive treatment that is accessible for all patients.</p> 2618 2619 <p class="read-more"> 2620 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Praxis/Community/Blog/Article/2363/Comprehensive-Tobacco-Treatment-Moving-Beyond-One-Size-Fits-All-Care.aspx">Read More</a> 2621 </p> 2622 </div> 2623 <div class="article-listing-categories"> 2624 2625 2626 </div> 2627 <p class="article-separator" /> 2628 2629 <div class="article-header-wrap"> 2630 2631 <div class="article-title"> 2632 <h2> <a href='https://www.copdfoundation.org/Praxis/Community/Blog/Article/2356/Clinical-Applications-of-Artificial-Intelligence-in-COPD-Care.aspx'>Clinical Applications of Artificial Intelligence in COPD Care</a></h2> 2633 </div> 2634 <div class="clearfix"></div> 2635 <div class="article-posted-by"> 2636 <div class="display-date">Posted on May 22, 2026 | </div> 2637 <div class="display-author"></div> 2638 <div class="display-comments"> <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Praxis/Community/Blog/Article/2356/Clinical-Applications-of-Artificial-Intelligence-in-COPD-Care.aspx#comments"><img src="/DesktopModules/DigArticle/Styles/PRAXIS-Blog/comment.png" style="border-width:0px;vertical-align:middle;" /> 4 Comments</a></div> 2639 <!--<div class="display-likes"> | <a onclick="da_spin(this);" id="dnn_ctr1843_Article_desktopmodules_digarticle_article_ascx_cmdArtGood2356-3" href="javascript:__doPostBack('dnn$ctr1843$Article$desktopmodules_digarticle_article_ascx$cmdArtGood2356-3','')"><img src="/desktopmodules/digarticle/styles/PRAXIS-Blog/good.png" alt="Like" align="absmiddle" /></a> 0 Likes<br /></div>--> 2640 <!----> 2641 </div> 2642 </div> 2643 <div class="clearfix"></div> 2644 <div class="article-summary"> 2645 <hr /> 2646 <p>This article was written by <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/About-Us/Who-We-Are/Content-Review-and-Evaluation-Committee.aspx#about-the-authors">Kalli Mago.</a></p> 2647 2648<hr /> 2649<p>Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) are changing many areas of life, including health care. New AI tools can improve efficiency and expand access to high-quality care. In the treatment of COPD, AI may support earlier diagnosis, predict exacerbations, and customize treatment plans and pulmonary rehabilitation programs. Together, these uses could improve health outcomes for millions of people worldwide.</p> 2650 2651<h3>Early Detection and Diagnosis</h3> 2652 2653<p>Early and accurate diagnosis is essential for ensuring patients receive evidence-based COPD care. Globally, COPD is one of the leading causes of death, yet it is often missed or misdiagnosed. A recent meta-analysis of more than two dozen studies found that COPD went undiagnosed in 14-26% of smokers with symptoms of lung disease. In addition, about 25% of patients using inhaled treatments for other conditions had COPD but had not been diagnosed.<sup>1</sup></p> 2654 2655 <p class="read-more"> 2656 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Praxis/Community/Blog/Article/2356/Clinical-Applications-of-Artificial-Intelligence-in-COPD-Care.aspx">Read More</a> 2657 </p> 2658 </div> 2659 <div class="article-listing-categories"> 2660 2661 2662 </div> 2663 <p class="article-separator" /> 2664 2665 <div class="article-header-wrap"> 2666 2667 <div class="article-title"> 2668 <h2> <a href='https://www.copdfoundation.org/Praxis/Community/Blog/Article/2342/Building-Patient-Knowledge-Buy-In-and-Self-Efficacy-with-Inhalers-and-Nebulizers.aspx'>Building Patient Knowledge, Buy-In, and Self-Efficacy with Inhalers and Nebulizers</a></h2> 2669 </div> 2670 <div class="clearfix"></div> 2671 <div class="article-posted-by"> 2672 <div class="display-date">Posted on March 12, 2026 | </div> 2673 <div class="display-author"></div> 2674 <div class="display-comments"> <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Praxis/Community/Blog/Article/2342/Building-Patient-Knowledge-Buy-In-and-Self-Efficacy-with-Inhalers-and-Nebulizers.aspx#comments"><img src="/DesktopModules/DigArticle/Styles/PRAXIS-Blog/comment.png" style="border-width:0px;vertical-align:middle;" /> 0 Comments</a></div> 2675 <!--<div class="display-likes"> | <a onclick="da_spin(this);" id="dnn_ctr1843_Article_desktopmodules_digarticle_article_ascx_cmdArtGood2342-4" href="javascript:__doPostBack('dnn$ctr1843$Article$desktopmodules_digarticle_article_ascx$cmdArtGood2342-4','')"><img src="/desktopmodules/digarticle/styles/PRAXIS-Blog/good.png" alt="Like" align="absmiddle" /></a> 0 Likes<br /></div>--> 2676 <!----> 2677 </div> 2678 </div> 2679 <div class="clearfix"></div> 2680 <div class="article-summary"> 2681 <hr /> 2682 <p>This post was written by <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/About-Us/Who-We-Are/Content-Review-and-Evaluation-Committee.aspx#about-the-authors">Kalli Mago</a>.</p> 2683 2684<hr /> 2685<p>Medication is central to managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but as most health care providers know, prescribing the right medication is only half the battle. The real challenge is helping patients actually use their prescribed devices properly. When it comes to inhalers and nebulizers, studies consistently show high levels of non-adherence, with rates ranging from 23% to 93%.<sup>1</sup></p> 2686 2687<h3>Obstacles to Adherence</h3> 2688 2689<p>
2689There are many reasons patients may struggle to follow their prescription. For example, sometimes the prescription itself is the problem. Providers should consider the patient's symptoms, preferences, financial situation, coordination, and dexterity when deciding which device is best. This <a href="/Praxis/Community/Blog/Article/1937/A-Tale-of-Too-Many-Options.aspx">blog post</a> provides a more in-depth look at how to navigate different device options with your patients with COPD.</p> 2690 2691 <p class="read-more"> 2692 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Praxis/Community/Blog/Article/2342/Building-Patient-Knowledge-Buy-In-and-Self-Efficacy-with-Inhalers-and-Nebulizers.aspx">Read More</a> 2693 </p> 2694 </div> 2695 <div class="article-listing-categories"> 2696 2697 2698 </div> 2699 <p class="article-separator" /> 2700 2701 <div class="article-header-wrap"> 2702 2703 <div class="article-title"> 2704 <h2> <a href='https://www.copdfoundation.org/Praxis/Community/Blog/Article/2340/What-the-New-ATS-Pulmonary-Rehabilitation-Guidelines-Mean-for-Clinicians.aspx'>What the New ATS Pulmonary Rehabilitation Guidelines Mean for Clinicians</a></h2> 2705 </div> 2706 <div class="clearfix"></div> 2707 <div class="article-posted-by"> 2708 <div class="display-date">Posted on March 04, 2026 | </div> 2709 <div class="display-author"></div> 2710 <div class="display-comments"> <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Praxis/Community/Blog/Article/2340/What-the-New-ATS-Pulmonary-Rehabilitation-Guidelines-Mean-for-Clinicians.aspx#comments"><img src="/DesktopModules/DigArticle/Styles/PRAXIS-Blog/comment.png" style="border-width:0px;vertical-align:middle;" /> 2 Comments</a></div> 2711 <!--<div class="display-likes"> | <a onclick="da_spin(this);" id="dnn_ctr1843_Article_desktopmodules_digarticle_article_ascx_cmdArtGood2340-5" href="javascript:__doPostBack('dnn$ctr1843$Article$desktopmodules_digarticle_article_ascx$cmdArtGood2340-5','')"><img src="/desktopmodules/digarticle/styles/PRAXIS-Blog/good.png" alt="Like" align="absmiddle" /></a> 0 Likes<br /></div>--> 2712 <!----> 2713 </div> 2714 </div> 2715 <div class="clearfix"></div> 2716 <div class="article-summary"> 2717 <hr /> 2718 <p>This post was written by <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/About-Us/Who-We-Are/Content-Review-and-Evaluation-Committee.aspx#about-the-authors">Mike Hess, MPH, RRT, RPFT</a>.</p> 2719 2720<hr /> 2721<p>Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) has long been recognized as one of the most effective interventions for people living with chronic lung disease. It is also one of the most under-utilized and inconsistently applied interventions. One person's PR experience can be vastly different from another's, and much of the previous body of research was based exclusively on PR in the setting of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This has led to tremendous inequalities and access issues for many across the country.</p> 2722 2723<p>The <a href="https://www.thoracic.org/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">American Thoracic Society (ATS)</a> sought to bring order to the PR universe by publishing <a href="https://doi.org/10.1164/rccm.202306-1066ST" rel="noopener" target="_blank">updated clinical practice guidelines</a> in 2023<sup>1</sup>. Developed by a multidisciplinary team (including someone living with COPD) in accordance with the rigorous <a href="https://www.gradeworkinggroup.org/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Grading of Recommendations Assessment Development and Evaluation (GRADE) methodology</a>, these guidelines provide formal guidance regarding who should receive PR and how it should be offered. It also provides a roadmap for future research and a clear call for policymakers to take actions that improve access.</p> 2724 2725<p>A key component of the GRADE process is to establish specific questions that the guideline intends to address<sup>2</sup>. These questions, known as PICO questions, serve to identify the relevant patient population (P), the desired intervention (I; in this case pulmonary rehab), a comparator (C; often the existing standard of care or a null hypothesis), and relevant outcomes (O; encompassing clinical outcomes, costs, risks, and other factors). Once the PICO questions are created, the review panel then carefully analyzes the results of literature reviews for each to answer the questions and evaluate the strength of the available data. These answers are then converted into recommendations, complete with context on how confident the panel is that the benefits of the recommendation outweigh the undesirable effects, as well as the quality of the data. This framework allows for objective analysis while including some room for expert opinion, especially in areas where evidence is less robust.</p> 2726 <p class="read-more"> 2727 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Praxis/Community/Blog/Article/2340/What-the-New-ATS-Pulmonary-Rehabilitation-Guidelines-Mean-for-Clinicians.aspx">Read More</a> 2728 </p> 2729 </div> 2730 <div class="article-listing-categories"> 2731 2732 2733 </div> 2734 <p class="article-separator" /> 2735 2736 <div class="article-header-wrap"> 2737 2738 <div class="article-title"> 2739 <h2> <a href='https://www.copdfoundation.org/Praxis/Community/Blog/Article/2339/Looking-Beyond-the-Lungs-Why-Screening-for-Comorbidities-Matters.aspx'>Looking Beyond the Lungs: Why Screening for Comorbidities Matters</a></h2> 2740 </div> 2741 <div class="clearfix"></div> 2742 <div class="article-posted-by"> 2743 <div class="display-date">Posted on February 25, 2026 | </div> 2744 <div class="display-author"></div> 2745 <div class="display-comments"> <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Praxis/Community/Blog/Article/2339/Looking-Beyond-the-Lungs-Why-Screening-for-Comorbidities-Matters.aspx#comments"><img src="/DesktopModules/DigArticle/Styles/PRAXIS-Blog/comment.png" style="border-width:0px;vertical-align:middle;" /> 0 Comments</a></div> 2746 <!--<div class="display-likes"> | <a onclick="da_spin(this);" id="dnn_ctr1843_Article_desktopmodules_digarticle_article_ascx_cmdArtGood2339-6" href="javascript:__doPostBack('dnn$ctr1843$Article$desktopmodules_digarticle_article_ascx$cmdArtGood2339-6','')"><img src="/desktopmodules/digarticle/styles/PRAXIS-Blog/good.png" alt="Like" align="absmiddle" /></a> 0 Likes<br /></div>--> 2747 <!----> 2748 </div> 2749 </div> 2750 <div class="clearfix"></div> 2751 <div class="article-summary"> 2752 <hr /> 2753 <p>This post was written by <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/About-Us/Who-We-Are/Content-Review-and-Evaluation-Committee.aspx#about-the-authors">Arnelle Konde, MPH, CHES</a>.</p> 2754 2755<hr /> 2756<p>It is no secret that COPD rarely occurs alone. People living with COPD often face other comorbidities such as heart disease or diabetes, which can affect their symptoms and increase mortality risk.<sup>1-2</sup> Although comorbid conditions are common, many go undiagnosed or are identified too late.<sup>1</sup></p> 2757 2758<h3>Common Comorbidities Associated with COPD</h3> 2759 2760<p><b><i>Cardiovascular Disease</i></b></p> 2761 2762<p>Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is highly prevalent in people living with COPD. Shared inflammatory pathways and overlapping symptoms, such as shortness of breath, fatigue, and chest tightness contribute to higher rates of heart failure, arrhythmias, and coronary heart disease in the COPD population.<sup>4</sup> The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) report identifies CVD as a leading cause of hospital
2762ization and death among people with COPD.<sup>4</sup> Because of this elevated risk, providers should conduct routine screenings to detect CVD earlier and begin treatment before complications develop.</p> 2763 2764<p><b><i>Mental Health Conditions</i></b></p> 2765 2766<p>Metal health conditions are also common in people with COPD. A cohort study showed that more than half of patients report symptoms of depression and anxiety.<sup>2,5</sup> Anxiety has been linked to lower treatment adherence, more frequent exacerbations, and reduced quality of life.<sup>3,5</sup> Depression and anxiety are also associated with hospital readmission for acute exacerbation of COPD.<sup>7</sup> Routine mental health screenings can help reduce stigma and support timely intervention.</p> 2767 <p class="read-more"> 2768 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Praxis/Community/Blog/Article/2339/Looking-Beyond-the-Lungs-Why-Screening-for-Comorbidities-Matters.aspx">Read More</a> 2769 </p> 2770 </div> 2771 <div class="article-listing-categories"> 2772 2773 2774 </div> 2775 <p class="article-separator" /> 2776 2777 <div class="article-header-wrap"> 2778 2779 <div class="article-title"> 2780 <h2> <a href='https://www.copdfoundation.org/Praxis/Community/Blog/Article/2202/Not-Just-a-Smoker-s-Disease-COPD-and-Occupational-Exposure.aspx'>Not Just a Smokerâs Disease: COPD and Occupational Exposure</a></h2> 2781 </div> 2782 <div class="clearfix"></div> 2783 <div class="article-posted-by"> 2784 <div class="display-date">Posted on April 15, 2025 | </div> 2785 <div class="display-author"></div> 2786 <div class="display-comments"> <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Praxis/Community/Blog/Article/2202/Not-Just-a-Smoker-s-Disease-COPD-and-Occupational-Exposure.aspx#comments"><img src="/DesktopModules/DigArticle/Styles/PRAXIS-Blog/comment.png" style="border-width:0px;vertical-align:middle;" /> 2 Comments</a></div> 2787 <!--<div class="display-likes"> | <a onclick="da_spin(this);" id="dnn_ctr1843_Article_desktopmodules_digarticle_article_ascx_cmdArtGood2202-7" href="javascript:__doPostBack('dnn$ctr1843$Article$desktopmodules_digarticle_article_ascx$cmdArtGood2202-7','')"><img src="/desktopmodules/digarticle/styles/PRAXIS-Blog/good.png" alt="Like" align="absmiddle" /></a> 0 Likes<br /></div>--> 2788 <!----> 2789 </div> 2790 </div> 2791 <div class="clearfix"></div> 2792 <div class="article-summary"> 2793 <hr /> 2794 <p>This post was written by <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/About-Us/Who-We-Are/Content-Review-and-Evaluation-Committee.aspx#education-praxis">Jonnie Korinko, MSRC, RRT, RRT-ACCS</a>.</p> 2795 2796<hr /> 2797<p>Exposure to airborne irritants in the workplace can heighten the risk of developing COPD.<sup>1-3</sup> Approximately 15% of individuals with COPD link their symptoms to work-related pollutants.<sup>1</sup> These include dust from coal, silica, or wood; fumes from welding or asphalt; and smoke or other irritating chemicals. Consequently, occupations in fields like construction, agriculture, manufacturing, and public service, such as firefighting, pose a greater risk to lung health. Therefore, health care providers and employers need to take action to safeguard these workers.</p> 2798 2799<h3>COPD Can Raise Employer Costs</h3> 2800 2801<p>People living with COPD have medical costs about twice as high as people without COPD.<sup>4</sup> Chronic lung disease can also lead to loss of productivity in the workforce:<sup>4-5</sup></p> 2802 2803<ul> 2804 <li>On average, people with chronic lung disease miss about five days of work annually.</li> 2805 <li>It is estimated that there is about a 10% productivity loss.</li> 2806 <li>On average, there are over 25 days of restricted activity.</li> 2807 <li>The estimated cost of disability due to COPD is $1,771.</li> 2808</ul> 2809 2810<h3>What You Can Do to Make an Impact</h3> 2811 2812<h4><em>If Your Job is High-Risk for Developing Lung Damage</em></h4> 2813 <p class="read-more"> 2814 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Praxis/Community/Blog/Article/2202/Not-Just-a-Smoker-s-Disease-COPD-and-Occupational-Exposure.aspx">Read More</a> 2815 </p> 2816 </div> 2817 <div class="article-listing-categories"> 2818 2819 2820 </div> 2821 <p class="article-separator" /> 2822 2823 <div class="article-header-wrap"> 2824 2825 <div class="article-title"> 2826 <h2> <a href='https://www.copdfoundation.org/Praxis/Community/Blog/Article/2161/The-Science-of-Removing-Race-From-the-Respiratory-Equation.aspx'>The Science of Removing Race From the Respiratory Equation</a></h2> 2827 </div> 2828 <div class="clearfix"></div> 2829 <div class="article-posted-by"> 2830 <div class="display-date">Posted on February 27, 2025 | </div> 2831 <div class="display-author"></div> 2832 <div class="display-comments"> <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Praxis/Community/Blog/Article/2161/The-Science-of-Removing-Race-From-the-Respiratory-Equation.aspx#comments"><img src="/DesktopModules/DigArticle/Styles/PRAXIS-Blog/comment.png" style="border-width:0px;vertical-align:middle;" /> 1 Comments</a></div> 2833 <!--<div class="display-likes"> | <a onclick="da_spin(this);" id="dnn_ctr1843_Article_desktopmodules_digarticle_article_ascx_cmdArtGood2161-8" href="javascript:__doPostBack('dnn$ctr1843$Article$desktopmodules_digarticle_article_ascx$cmdArtGood2161-8','')"><img src="/desktopmodules/digarticle/styles/PRAXIS-Blog/good.png" alt="Like" align="absmiddle" /></a> 0 Likes<br /></div>--> 2834 <!----> 2835 </div> 2836 </div> 2837 <div class="clearfix"></div> 2838 <div class="article-summary"> 2839 <hr /> 2840 <p>This post was written by <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/About-Us/Who-We-Are/Content-Review-and-Evaluation-Committee.aspx#about-the-authors">Mike Hess, MPH, RRT, RPFT</a>.</p> 2841 2842<hr /> 2843<p>This year, as we recognize Black History Month, we can also recognize some long-overdue progress on the journey to better health equity. Biases and assumptions we have used for decades in t
2843wo important diagnostic tools we use have recently been formally challenged, paving the way for more equitable care for all people living with lung problems.</p> 2844 2845<h3>Garbage In, Garbage Out</h3> 2846 2847<p>Spirometry data are obviously a key part of most long health journeys. As a refresher, numbers including the forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) and forced vital capacity (FVC) are compared to "normal" numbers based on the subjects height, age, and biological sex. That comparison yields the "predicted" percentages on a spirometry report. But how did we get those normal numbers in the first place?</p> 2848 2849<p>The first efforts to tabulate these numbers actually started in the 1840s, not long after the spirometer was invented. Since <a href="https://nddmed.com/blog/2021/the-history-of-pft-part-1/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">these studies were done in Victorian-era London</a>, they mostly included only White males. Things got a little more inclusive during the American Civil War, when <a href="https://nddmed.com/blog/2021/the-history-of-pft-part-2/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">researchers could include Black soldiers</a> as part of their work. They found that Black soldiers often had lower spirometry values than their White counterparts. Today, we can recognize that those same Black soldiers often had lower-quality equipment, worse living conditions, and other factors that can influence overall health. Back then, it was generally believed that there was something genetic that caused lower lung function. Other studies using measurements like how much one's chest expanded during breathing showed no major difference between races, but the genetic difference theory managed to stick.</p> 2850 2851<p>Fast forward to the early 2000s. Computerized spirometry tests now included automatic "corrections" based on race. However, different countries often used different tables of predicted values. That made it harder to do international comparisons, so a group of researchers tried to fix that. The Global Lung Initiative studied people from across the world to develop new standardized tables. It wasn't perfect, but since it was the largest set of data ever put together, it was a major improvement over previous tables. But the research didn't stop there. GLI research eventually suggested that there really were not major differences between race, especially since many countries had different definitions of different races. Finally, in 2023, the American Thoracic Society concluded that the downsides to using race-based measurements in pulmonary function testing (including spirometry) far outweighed any potential benefits and that clinicians should only use average reference equations to create tables of predicted values. Practice changes like this take time to become widespread, but we are finally seeing progress in making sure people are tested equally, regardless of how they look.</p> 2852 <p class="read-more"> 2853 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Praxis/Community/Blog/Article/2161/The-Science-of-Removing-Race-From-the-Respiratory-Equation.aspx">Read More</a> 2854 </p> 2855 </div> 2856 <div class="article-listing-categories"> 2857 2858 2859 </div> 2860 <p class="article-separator" /> 2861 2862 <div class="article-header-wrap"> 2863 2864 <div class="article-title"> 2865 <h2> <a href='https://www.copdfoundation.org/Praxis/Community/Blog/Article/2108/The-Cost-of-Delay-Why-Early-COPD-Diagnosis-Matters-in-Primary-Care.aspx'>The Cost of Delay: Why Early COPD Diagnosis Matters in Primary Care</a></h2> 2866 </div> 2867 <div class="clearfix"></div> 2868 <div class="article-posted-by"> 2869 <div class="display-date">Posted on February 12, 2025 | </div> 2870 <div class="display-author"></div> 2871 <div class="display-comments"> <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Praxis/Community/Blog/Article/2108/The-Cost-of-Delay-Why-Early-COPD-Diagnosis-Matters-in-Primary-Care.aspx#comments"><img src="/DesktopModules/DigArticle/Styles/PRAXIS-Blog/comment.png" style="border-width:0px;vertical-align:middle;" /> 1 Comments</a></div> 2872 <!--<div class="display-likes"> | <a onclick="da_spin(this);" id="dnn_ctr1843_Article_desktopmodules_digarticle_article_ascx_cmdArtGood2108-9" href="javascript:__doPostBack('dnn$ctr1843$Article$desktopmodules_digarticle_article_ascx$cmdArtGood2108-9','')"><img src="/desktopmodules/digarticle/styles/PRAXIS-Blog/good.png" alt="Like" align="absmiddle" /></a> 0 Likes<br /></div>--> 2873 <!----> 2874 </div> 2875 </div> 2876 <div class="clearfix"></div> 2877 <div class="article-summary"> 2878 <hr /> 2879 <p>This post was authored by <a href="/About-Us/Who-We-Are/Content-Review-and-Evaluation-Committee.aspx">Jonnie Korinko, MSRC, RRT, RRT-ACCS</a>.</p> 2880 2881<hr /> 2882<p>It is well-established that COPD is underdiagnosed.<sup>1-3</sup> When COPD is diagnosed early in its progression, it is linked to fewer exacerbations and lower healthcare costs.<sup>4</sup> Increasing diagnosis in primary care can help people living with COPD manage their lung condition, allowing for early treatment and improved quality of life.</p> 2883 2884<h3>The Importance of Diagnosing COPD in Primary Care</h3> 2885 2886<p>Defining the prevalence of COPD can be difficult, as the diagnosis is dependent on the presence of post-bronchodilator spirometry. While less than six percent of the national population reports a COPD diagnosis, it is understood that this number misrepresents the burden of COPD, as spirometry is inaccessible or underutilized in many populations.<sup>5</sup> Globally, it is estimated that 10.3% of the population live with COPD.5 COPD is listed as the sixth leading cause of death, accounting for approximately 4.5% of overall deaths in adults in the United States in 2022.<sup>6</sup></p> 2887 2888<p>Similarly, an estimated 90% of people with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD), a common form of genetic COPD, are not diagnosed.<sup>7</sup> AATD classically results in panacinar emphysema, even when the person with the genetic condition does not have a tobacco smoking history. Other
2888clinical manifestations of AATD include liver disease, panniculitis, bronchiectasis, and Wegner's granulomatosis.<sup>7</sup> It is recommended that all people who have been diagnosed with COPD undergo AATD testing.<sup>7</sup> Underdiagnosis of COPD contributes to the underdiagnosis of AATD.</p> 2889 2890 <p class="read-more"> 2891 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Praxis/Community/Blog/Article/2108/The-Cost-of-Delay-Why-Early-COPD-Diagnosis-Matters-in-Primary-Care.aspx">Read More</a> 2892 </p> 2893 </div> 2894 <div class="article-listing-categories"> 2895 2896 2897 </div> 2898 <p class="article-separator" /> 2899 2900 <div class="article-header-wrap"> 2901 2902 <div class="article-title"> 2903 <h2> <a href='https://www.copdfoundation.org/Praxis/Community/Blog/Article/2048/The-Road-to-Better-Oxygen-Therapy.aspx'>The Road to Better Oxygen Therapy</a></h2> 2904 </div> 2905 <div class="clearfix"></div> 2906 <div class="article-posted-by"> 2907 <div class="display-date">Posted on September 23, 2024 | </div> 2908 <div class="display-author"></div> 2909 <div class="display-comments"> <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Praxis/Community/Blog/Article/2048/The-Road-to-Better-Oxygen-Therapy.aspx#comments"><img src="/DesktopModules/DigArticle/Styles/PRAXIS-Blog/comment.png" style="border-width:0px;vertical-align:middle;" /> 10 Comments</a></div> 2910 <!--<div class="display-likes"> | <a onclick="da_spin(this);" id="dnn_ctr1843_Article_desktopmodules_digarticle_article_ascx_cmdArtGood2048-10" href="javascript:__doPostBack('dnn$ctr1843$Article$desktopmodules_digarticle_article_ascx$cmdArtGood2048-10','')"><img src="/desktopmodules/digarticle/styles/PRAXIS-Blog/good.png" alt="Like" align="absmiddle" /></a> 0 Likes<br /></div>--> 2911 <!----> 2912 </div> 2913 </div> 2914 <div class="clearfix"></div> 2915 <div class="article-summary"> 2916 <hr /> 2917 <p>This post was written by <a href="/About-Us/Who-We-Are/Content-Review-and-Evaluation-Committee.aspx#about-the-authors">Michael W. Hess, MPH, RRT, RPFT</a></p> 2918 2919<hr /> 2920<p>When I was joining the COPD Foundation in 2020, my boss offered me a mission. It was a bit different role than the one I had applied for, but it seemed like an interesting challenge.</p> 2921 2922<p>"How would you like to help fix supplemental oxygen?"</p> 2923 2924<p>Now, I've never been a durable medical equipment (DME) person. I was coming from a position in primary care where I WORKED with a lot of DMEs, facilitating prescriptions and coordinating care. I had a vague understanding of how much the industry had struggled over the last decade, with payment cuts related to the Medicare competitive bidding process. I knew many people had been having a harder and harder time accessing equipment that fit their lifestyle and health goals. I knew that a lot of my respiratory therapist colleagues had been forced to move on because of budget cuts and consolidation. I figured getting to the root causes of the issues and developing strategies to overcome them would be an interesting challenge.</p> 2925 2926<p>I call that time "the good old days," because I was caught completely off guard by the sheer magnitude of that challenge.</p> 2927 2928<p>It turns out that here in the United States, we've actually been slowly chipping away at our ambulatory oxygen therapy infrastructure <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/portals/0/Downloads/Oxygen360/OxygenTherapy_Timeline.pdf" rel="noopener" target="_blank">for decades</a>. Some types of equipment, like liquid oxygen, have become essentially extinct because they're too expensive to provide. That, in turn, means that while we clinicians keep telling people that one of the keys to improving quality of life with chronic breathing problems is staying active, the system cannot provide them with the means to do so. Frustration abounds on both sides of the stethoscope, not to mention with the suppliers whose hands are tied.</p> 2929 2930 <p class="read-more"> 2931 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Praxis/Community/Blog/Article/2048/The-Road-to-Better-Oxygen-Therapy.aspx">Read More</a> 2932 </p> 2933 </div> 2934 <div class="article-listing-categories"> 2935 2936 2937 </div> 2938 <p class="article-separator" /> 2939 2940 <div class="article-header-wrap"> 2941 2942 <div class="article-title"> 2943 <h2> <a href='https://www.copdfoundation.org/Praxis/Community/Blog/Article/1936/Managing-the-Cost-of-Inhalers.aspx'>Managing the Cost of Inhalers</a></h2> 2944 </div> 2945 <div class="clearfix"></div> 2946 <div class="article-posted-by"> 2947 <div class="display-date">Posted on June 18, 2024 | </div> 2948 <div class="display-author"></div> 2949 <div class="display-comments"> <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Praxis/Community/Blog/Article/1936/Managing-the-Cost-of-Inhalers.aspx#comments"><img src="/DesktopModules/DigArticle/Styles/PRAXIS-Blog/comment.png" style="border-width:0px;vertical-align:middle;" /> 0 Comments</a></div> 2950 <!--<div class="display-likes"> | <a onclick="da_spin(this);" id="dnn_ctr1843_Article_desktopmodules_digarticle_article_ascx_cmdArtGood1936-11" href="javascript:__doPostBack('dnn$ctr1843$Article$desktopmodules_digarticle_article_ascx$cmdArtGood1936-11','')"><img src="/desktopmodules/digarticle/styles/PRAXIS-Blog/good.png" alt="Like" align="absmiddle" /></a> 0 Likes<br /></div>--> 2951 <!----> 2952 </div> 2953 </div> 2954 <div class="clearfix"></div> 2955 <div class="article-summary"> 2956 <hr /> 2957 <p>This post was written by: <a href="/About-Us/Who-We-Are/Content-Review-and-Evaluation-Committee.aspx#education-
2957praxis">Jonnie Korinko, MSRC, RRT, RRT-ACCS</a>.</p> 2958 2959<hr /> 2960<p>Three pharmaceutical companies have agreed to cap out-of-pocket costs to $35 in the U.S. The trend began on Thursday, March 7, 2024, when Boehringer Ingelheim, a pharmaceutical company that makes inhalers used for COPD and asthma, announced that it would begin limiting out-of-pocket costs for its inhalers for eligible patients to $35/month. This program will start on June 1, 2024, at retail pharmacies.<sup>1</sup> <a href="https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/us/boehringer-ingelheim-caps-patient-out-pocket-costs-its-inhaler-portfolio-35-month" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Click here</a> for the full statement and a list of included inhalers. Patients using these inhalers from Boehringer Ingelheim who do not qualify for the $35/month inhaler cap, including those whose pharmacies do not participate and those without insurance, can visit <a href="http://www.InhalerOffer.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.InhalerOffer.com</a> to sign up for a savings card. This card can be presented at pharmacies to receive the same discount.</p> 2961 2962<p>On Monday, March 18, 2024, AstraZeneca followed suit, issuing a similar statement, with GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) issuing their statement on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. All three pharmaceutical companies are limiting out-of-pocket costs for their inhaler medications to $35. <a href="https://www.astrazeneca-us.com/media/press-releases/2024/astrazeneca-caps-patient-out-of-pocket-costs-at-35-per-month-for-its-us-inhaled-respiratory-portfolio.html" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Click here</a> for AstraZeneca's statement and list of included inhalers and <a href="https://us.gsk.com/en-us/media/press-releases/gsk-announces-cap-of-35-per-month-on-us-patient-out-of-pocket-costs-for-its-entire-portfolio-of-asthma-and-copd-inhalers/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">here</a> for GSK's statement and list of inhalers.</p> 2963 2964<p>Because of government restrictions, people who use federal government insurance programs, like Medicare, may not get help with co-payments. However, the company will offer free products and assistance programs for people who need them. Insurance companies and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) will get discounts on inhalers.<sup>1</sup></p> 2965 <p class="read-more"> 2966 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Praxis/Community/Blog/Article/1936/Managing-the-Cost-of-Inhalers.aspx">Read More</a> 2967 </p> 2968 </div> 2969 <div class="article-listing-categories"> 2970 2971 2972 </div> 2973 <p class="article-separator" /> 2974 2975 <div class="article-header-wrap"> 2976 2977 <div class="article-title"> 2978 <h2> <a href='https://www.copdfoundation.org/Praxis/Community/Blog/Article/1951/Cultural-Humility-Building-An-Inclusive-Practice-Through-Genuine-Connection.aspx'>Cultural Humility: Building An Inclusive Practice Through Genuine Connection</a></h2> 2979 </div> 2980 <div class="clearfix"></div> 2981 <div class="article-posted-by"> 2982 <div class="display-date">Posted on May 22, 2024 | </div> 2983 <div class="display-author"></div> 2984 <div class="display-comments"> <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Praxis/Community/Blog/Article/1951/Cultural-Humility-Building-An-Inclusive-Practice-Through-Genuine-Connection.aspx#comments"><img src="/DesktopModules/DigArticle/Styles/PRAXIS-Blog/comment.png" style="border-width:0px;vertical-align:middle;" /> 2 Comments</a></div> 2985 <!--<div class="display-likes"> | <a onclick="da_spin(this);" id="dnn_ctr1843_Article_desktopmodules_digarticle_article_ascx_cmdArtGood1951-12" href="javascript:__doPostBack('dnn$ctr1843$Article$desktopmodules_digarticle_article_ascx$cmdArtGood1951-12','')"><img src="/desktopmodules/digarticle/styles/PRAXIS-Blog/good.png" alt="Like" align="absmiddle" /></a> 0 Likes<br /></div>--> 2986 <!----> 2987 </div> 2988 </div> 2989 <div class="clearfix"></div> 2990 <div class="article-summary"> 2991 <hr /> 2992 <p>This post was written by: <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/About-Us/Who-We-Are/Content-Review-and-Evaluation-Committee.aspx#about-the-authors">Amanda Atkinson, MSN, RN</a>.</p> 2993 2994<hr /> 2995<p>Have you ever pondered the fact that health is a fundamental human right? According to the World Health Organization's 1946 constitution, it is.<sup>1</sup> As practitioners we are uniquely positioned to help those around us fully exercise that right. The question that we must ask ourselves is, are we acting as a door or a barrier to that right? If we are not actively practicing cultural humility, we may be unknowingly hindering those around us from fully accessing quality healthcare.</p> 2996 2997<p>You may be wondering: "what is cultural humility?" Cultural humility is not a quick answer, but rather a lifelong process. It involves self-reflection and the recognition that our lived experience and backgrounds impact how we learn, engage, connect, communicate, lead, and follow. Cultural humility allows us to recognize that we do not know everything about ourselves, others, or a culture, but are willing to learn from patients, peers, family, and those around us.<sup>2</sup> It mandates us to treat everyone as an individual and be receptive to learning about their diverse backgrounds and lived experiences. In a health care setting this practice helps informs care in all areas and allows us to truly keep the patient at the center of all we do.</p> 2998 2999<p>Like many of you, in both my professional and personal life I have the privilege of connecting with many people of different ages, ethnicities, walks of life, faiths, and belief systems. O
2999ne of the main things that I see as a universal theme across all of them is the desire for connection and authenticity. People want to be valued, seen, safe, empowered, and respected for who they are and what they bring to the table. When we feel these things, we are more likely to actively participate in relationships. In a health care setting, this translates to actions such as utilizing available resources, increased adherence to treatment regimens, and exploring new options for care.</p> 3000 3001 <p class="read-more"> 3002 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Praxis/Community/Blog/Article/1951/Cultural-Humility-Building-An-Inclusive-Practice-Through-Genuine-Connection.aspx">Read More</a> 3003 </p> 3004 </div> 3005 <div class="article-listing-categories"> 3006 3007 3008 </div> 3009 <p class="article-separator" /> 3010 3011 <div class="article-header-wrap"> 3012 3013 <div class="article-title"> 3014 <h2> <a href='https://www.copdfoundation.org/Praxis/Community/Blog/Article/1937/A-Tale-of-Too-Many-Options.aspx'>A Tale of Too Many Options</a></h2> 3015 </div> 3016 <div class="clearfix"></div> 3017 <div class="article-posted-by"> 3018 <div class="display-date">Posted on April 08, 2024 | </div> 3019 <div class="display-author"></div> 3020 <div class="display-comments"> <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Praxis/Community/Blog/Article/1937/A-Tale-of-Too-Many-Options.aspx#comments"><img src="/DesktopModules/DigArticle/Styles/PRAXIS-Blog/comment.png" style="border-width:0px;vertical-align:middle;" /> 3 Comments</a></div> 3021 <!--<div class="display-likes"> | <a onclick="da_spin(this);" id="dnn_ctr1843_Article_desktopmodules_digarticle_article_ascx_cmdArtGood1937-13" href="javascript:__doPostBack('dnn$ctr1843$Article$desktopmodules_digarticle_article_ascx$cmdArtGood1937-13','')"><img src="/desktopmodules/digarticle/styles/PRAXIS-Blog/good.png" alt="Like" align="absmiddle" /></a> 0 Likes<br /></div>--> 3022 <!----> 3023 </div> 3024 </div> 3025 <div class="clearfix"></div> 3026 <div class="article-summary"> 3027 <hr /> 3028 <p>This post was written by: <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/About-Us/Who-We-Are/Content-Review-and-Evaluation-Committee.aspx#about-the-authors">Michael W. Hess, MPH, RRT, RPFT</a>.</p> 3029 3030<hr /> 3031<p>In many ways, the current pharmacological landscape represents a Dickensian combination of the best of times and worst of times. We have never had as many options for inhaled medications to help manage COPD symptoms as we do now. We have more on the horizon, along with other therapeutics that promise to supplement our traditional bronchodilators and anti-inflammatories. Unfortunately, there is a downside to having such a vast array of options. The "<a href="https://thedecisionlab.com/reference-guide/economics/the-paradox-of-choice" rel="noopener" target="_blank">paradox of choice</a>" theory suggests that the more choices one has, the more difficult it is the select one with confidence. Couple that with often-confusing (and sometimes conflicting) clinical guidance and an ever-evolving evidence base and it is easy to become overwhelmed.</p> 3032 3033<p>Fortunately, there are some strategies to guide your clinical decision-making. Keeping your patient's condition, abilities, and goals at the center of the process is essential and will allow you to then tailor a plan to address other concerns.</p> 3034 3035<h3>Where are they on their COPD journey?</h3> 3036 3037<p>According to the <a href="https://goldcopd.org/2024-gold-report/" rel="nopener" target="_blank">latest GOLD recommendations</a>, virtually everyone new to COPD should start with, at minimum, dual bronchodilator therapy. COPD pathophysiology is often a mix of inflammation, mucus hypersecretion, alveolar damage, and bronchial hyperresponsiveness, and the degree to which each contributes to symptom burden can vary widely from person to person. However, the evidence points to the team of long-acting beta-agonist (LABA) and long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA) medications providing some degree of benefit to a significant percentage of the population. That makes them great candidates for initial therapy. Sometimes, they're even available in the same inhaler, making things even easier for a patient getting used to a new medication regimen.</p> 3038 3039<p>
3039In some cases, it may also be appropriate to bring in an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS), the third common therapeutic class of COPD meds. If your patient can identify two or more symptom flare-ups in the last year, or just one that landed them in the hospital (where many with COPD first get diagnosed), take a look at their latest blood work. Eosinophil counts of over 300 cells/microliter are suggestive of the kind of inflammation that can respond to ICS therapy. There are even a few inhalers that provide this “triple therapy” all in one dose, again making it relatively easy to get started.</p> 3040 3041 <p class="read-more"> 3042 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Praxis/Community/Blog/Article/1937/A-Tale-of-Too-Many-Options.aspx">Read More</a> 3043 </p> 3044 </div> 3045 <div class="article-listing-categories"> 3046 3047 3048 </div> 3049 <p class="article-separator" /> 3050 3051 <div class="article-header-wrap"> 3052 3053 <div class="article-title"> 3054 <h2> <a href='https://www.copdfoundation.org/Praxis/Community/Blog/Article/1929/The-COPD-Revolution-New-Paradigms-In-Diagnosis-and-Management.aspx'>The COPD Revolution: New Paradigms In Diagnosis and Management</a></h2> 3055 </div> 3056 <div class="clearfix"></div> 3057 <div class="article-posted-by"> 3058 <div class="display-date">Posted on February 12, 2024 | </div> 3059 <div class="display-author"></div> 3060 <div class="display-comments"> <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Praxis/Community/Blog/Article/1929/The-COPD-Revolution-New-Paradigms-In-Diagnosis-and-Management.aspx#comments"><img src="/DesktopModules/DigArticle/Styles/PRAXIS-Blog/comment.png" style="border-width:0px;vertical-align:middle;" /> 2 Comments</a></div> 3061 <!--<div class="display-likes"> | <a onclick="da_spin(this);" id="dnn_ctr1843_Article_desktopmodules_digarticle_article_ascx_cmdArtGood1929-14" href="javascript:__doPostBack('dnn$ctr1843$Article$desktopmodules_digarticle_article_ascx$cmdArtGood1929-14','')"><img src="/desktopmodules/digarticle/styles/PRAXIS-Blog/good.png" alt="Like" align="absmiddle" /></a> 0 Likes<br /></div>--> 3062 <!----> 3063 </div> 3064 </div> 3065 <div class="clearfix"></div> 3066 <div class="article-summary"> 3067 <hr /> 3068 <p>This post was written by <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/About-Us/Who-We-Are/Content-Review-and-Evaluation-Committee.aspx#about-the-authors">Michael W. Hess, MPH, RRT, RPFT</a></p> 3069 3070<p>This may come as a surprise to many, but when I first started as a respiratory therapist, I didn't really think about COPD very much. Sure, I saw the "frequent flyers" coming in through the ER for their tune-ups, and I would dutifully show up every four hours out on the floors with my trusty albuterol and ipratropium. Being a child of the 80s, I usually used its brand name so I could them "the A-Team." I even took care of the really rough cases up in the ICU, where debates about matching intrinsic PEEP and other ventilation strategies seemed to be the most interesting aspect of treating this condition. This attitude was no outlier either; COPD was not on very many people's radars at all. The very first Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) strategy report was a mere five years old; the COPD Foundation itself was even younger. We had no endobronchial valves, far fewer pharmaceuticals, relatively little noninvasive ventilation in the home. Limited options led to therapeutic nihilism which led to viewing COPD as just not a priority. In other words, there's nothing we can really do, so why spend much time thinking about it?</p> 3071 3072<p>Obviously, my views have changed over the last couple of decades. Fortunately, the prevailing views of health care have largely changed along with me. These days, we know there is a great deal we can do for members of the COPD community to help them live healthier, more active lives. We are seeing the growth of "care navigator" roles that focus specifically on getting people through the complexities of managing therapy plans. We here at the Foundation are celebrating our twentieth anniversary in 2024 and as a part of that, we are proud to have launched a new educational resource highlighting the new horizons of the COPD world.</p> 3073 3074 <p class="read-more"> 3075 <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Praxis/Community/Blog/Article/1929/The-COPD-Revolution-New-Paradigms-In-Diagnosis-and-Management.aspx">Read More</a> 3076 </p> 3077 </div> 3078 <div class="article-listing-categories"> 3079 3080 3081 </div> 3082 <p class="article-separator" /> 3083 3084 <div class="article-header-wrap"> 3085 3086 <div class="article-title"> 3087 <h2> <a href='https://www.copdfoundation.org/Praxis/Community/Blog/Article/1873/To-Be-an-Exacerbation-Or-Not-to-Be.aspx'>To Be (an Exacerbation), Or Not to Be?</a></h2> 3088 </div> 3089 <div class="clearfix"></div> 3090 <div class="article-posted-by"> 3091 <div class="display-date">Posted on July 19, 2023 | </div> 3092 <div class="display-author"></div> 3093 <div class="display-comments"> <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Praxis/Community/Blog/Article/1873/To-Be-an-Exacerbation-Or-Not-to-Be.aspx#comments"><img src="/DesktopModules/DigArticle/Styles/PRAXIS-Blog/comment.png" style="border-width:0px;vertical-align:middle;" /> 0 Comments</a></div> 3094 <!--<div class="display-likes"> | <a onclick="da_spin(this);" id="dnn_ctr1843_Article_desktopmodules_digarticle_article_ascx_cmdArtGood1873-15" href="javascript:__doPostBack('dnn$ctr1843$Article$desktopmodules_digarticle_article_ascx$cmdArtGood1873-15','')"><img src="/desktopmodules/digarticle/styles/PRAXIS-Blog/good.png" alt="Like" align="absmiddle" /></a> 0 Likes<br /></div>--> 3095 <!----> 3096 </div> 3097 </div> 3098 <div class="clearfix"></div> 3099 <div class="article-summary"> 3100 <hr /> 3101 <p>This post was written by <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/About-Us/Who-We-Are/Content-Review-and-Evaluation-Committee.aspx#about-the-authors">Michael W. Hess, MPH, RRT, RPFT</a></p> <p>“Is it a bad day? Or is it an exacerbation?”</p> <p>That question may not have the same ring as a Shakespearean soliloquy, but it is certainly closer to the front of most clinician’s minds when dealing with COPD. It has also largely been a question with no very definitive answers. Treatment recommendations have long held that early intervention in exacerbations is the key to minimizing further tissue injury (not to mention a hospital admission). At the same time, those recommendations also tell us that symptoms can vary widely from person to person and from day to day. How can clinicians tell the difference between an early intervention and an unnecessary one?</p> <p>The answer may finally be on the horizon. Along with the <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Praxis/Community/Blog/Article/1816/The-2023-GOLD-Strategy-Report-Changing-How-We-Look-at-COPD.aspx">other major paradigm shifts</a> in the COPD world, 2023 brought the beginnings of a new framework to define and manage exacerbations. Known as the “Rome Proposal,” this new algorithm was technically published in late 2021 but really began to take hold after inclusion in the <a href="https://goldcopd.org/2023-gold-report-2/">2022 GOLD Report</a>.</p> <p><strong>WHEN (NOT) IN ROME</strong></p> <p>The Rome Proposal is the product of a year of discussions, literature reviews, and analysis from some of the world’s leading COPD minds.1 They were originally intended to meet in Rome, Italy in January 2020, but that meeting was one of the earliest cancellations of the COVID pandemic. The group’s primary goal was to standardize the definition and evaluation of COPD exacerbations using objective measures. Previous attempts to grade the severity of an exacerbation were based almost exclusively on subjective measures like a person’s perception of their symptom burden. Symptoms are also not always tied to the physiological mechanisms at play during an exacerbation, potentially leading clinicians down incorrect pathways and possibly preventing them from detecting more serious issues during the course of treatment.</p> <p>The result was a consensus document proposing a new “conceptual model” of a COPD exacerbation, a consensus definition, and a proposed severity classification scale. It is important to note that the algorithm does NOT make specific recommendations based on severity (unlike other aspects of the GOLD strategy). 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