Gabapentinoid use was associated with a significantly increased COPD exacerbation risk for each group of users compared with nonusers, with hazard ratios of 1.58, 1.35, and 1.49 for epilepsy ...

There are some situations where COPD exacerbation will require emergency care. If your lung capacity is lower than normal, your body may not be able to remove carbon dioxide (CO 2), which can cause ...

Consequently, the cohort included 13,504 patients with COPD who initiated gabapentinoid treatment, 9411 of which with neuropathic pain, 3737 with other chronic pain, and 356 with epilepsy, which ...

A COPD exacerbation can feel scary in the moment, and it’s natural to experience lingering worry about another flare-up. Having a set of go-to tips can help you mentally cope during — and ...

The COPD Assessment in Primary Care to Identify Undiagnosed Respiratory Disease & Exacerbation Risk (CAPTURE), developed with support from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI ...

November 20 marks World COPD Day 2024, a worldwide effort with three goals: raising awareness, sharing knowledge and discussing ways to lower disease burden, according to the Global Initiative for ...

If you’ve been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), you’ve almost certainly experienced symptoms caused by damage to your airways or other parts of your lungs ...