
Climate Change & COPD: A GOLD Science Committee Review
Climate change and COPD are linked through extreme temperature, wildfire smoke, dust storms and allergen exposure, which pose major health threats.

Climate change and COPD are linked through extreme temperature, wildfire smoke, dust storms and allergen exposure, which pose major health threats.

Airway mucous plugging is associated with exacerbations, lung function decline, and mortality in COPD, asthma, and bronchiectasis. Identifying it as a treatable trait may improve patient outcomes through airway clearance techniques and pharmacological strategies.

Descubre los avances en el diagnóstico y tratamiento de la EPOC con el Dr. Alvar Agustí en la II Jornada SEMG Resprimaria. Conoce la importancia de la espirometría, la detección precoz y las nuevas estrategias terapéuticas.

Survivors of preterm birth face increased risks of respiratory diseases, yet awareness among specialists is low. This study examines gaps in long-term care, highlighting the need for clear follow-up guidelines and improved communication between medical teams.

Artificial Intelligence in COPD is transforming disease management, from underdiagnosis to treatment guidance. Discover how machine learning clusters patients, predicts outcomes, and optimizes healthcare resources.

Discover the first study designed to analyze the impact of EVLP on the lung microbiome and the local inflammatory response. Understanding the composition, diversity, and functional interactions of the pulmonary microbiome in lung transplants holds promise for personalized respiratory medicine.

La Societat Catalana de Pneumologia (SOCAP) y Chiesi han lanzado la iniciativa ‘Sense Límits’ para concienciar sobre las enfermedades respiratorias, con actividades divulgativas y solidarias como espirometrías, pedaleos solidarios y marchas nórdicas, promoviendo la investigación científica y el cuidado de la salud respiratoria.

This study explores how changes in the respiratory microbiome relate to systemic inflammation in COPD patients. It highlights correlations between bacterial abundance, eosinophilic markers, and airflow limitation severity.

The efficacy and safety of mepolizumab in patients with COPD has been investigated in two placebo-controlled Phase 3 trials, METREX and METREO, and theongoing MATINEE trial.

This article examines exacerbations of COPD, emphasizing the need for identifying distinct etioendophenotypes to develop targeted therapies and improve current modest outcomes.