A study found that patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) were 61% more likely to die within a year of surgery and had a 13% increase in healthcare costs after surgery, compared to patients without COPD. “Because patients with COPD are often frail and have many health issues, their management at the time …
Despite the links between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and poor mental health, nearly 90% of older Canadians with COPD do not suffer from mental illness, and more than two-thirds report complete mental health, according to a new study . People who were socially isolated and lacking emotional support were at higher risk for poor …
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A six-month study by researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine finds that using portable home air purifiers can improve certain markers of cardiovascular health in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD. People with COPD often suffer from shortness of breath, chest tightness and chronic cough. Cardiovascular diseases such as arrhythmias, heart failure, strokes and …
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