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Rome Proposal
January 05, 2022

‘Rome Proposal’ Sets Framework for Classifying COPD Exacerbations

An international team of researchers has published a new framework, dubbed the Rome proposal, for defining and classifying exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). “The ‘Rome Proposal’ represents an important milestone for better understanding and treating a very important and troubling component of COPD progression and, the prospect for more accurate treatment and better…

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Quit Smoking App
December 08, 2021

Smoking Kills, Smoking Costs

Carrot Releases New Smoking Cessation and Cost Savings Data from Participants in the Pivot Smoking Cessation Program Carrot Inc., a leader in helping people quit tobacco, today released compelling data gathered from users of Pivot, its clinically proven tobacco cessation platform that integrates an easy-to-use app, an interactive sensor, human coaching, pharmacotherapy, and behavioral science. Almost 15,000…

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Quit Smoking Prior to 45 Years Old
November 03, 2021

Quit Smoking Before 45 & Wipe Out 87% of Lung Cancer Risk

Smokers who kick the habit before age 45 can nearly eliminate their excess risk of dying from lung or other cancers, a new study estimates. It’s well-established that after smokers quit, their risk of tobacco-related cancers drops substantially over time. Researchers said the new findings underscore the power of quitting as early as possible. Among…

Quit Smoking Prior to 45 Years Old
Voice and Breath COPD
October 20, 2021

Voice as a Biomarker for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Changes in voice and breath are significantly correlated with changes in symptoms scores for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), with voice signatures detectable even before the symptoms are present. This was among the findings of research presented at the CHEST 2021 Annual Meeting, held live in Orlando, FL, and virtually, October 17 to 20. Study…

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FDA Cigarette Rules
October 06, 2021

FDA Finalizes Two Foundational Rules for Companies Seeking to Market New Tobacco Products

Rules Provide Additional Information on the Requirements for Future Premarket Tobacco Product Applications and Substantial Equivalence Reports On October 4, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued two final rules for the premarket review of new tobacco products. These foundational rules provide additional information on the requirements for the content, format and review of Premarket Tobacco Product…

FDA Cigarette Rules
covid-19 vaccine
September 14, 2021

What People with Asthma Need to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines

Millions of people around the world have been vaccinated against COVID-19. Most people experience mild or no side effects after vaccination. Severe side effects are rare for the three COVID-19 vaccines approved in the United States. Currently, the latest scientific evidence suggests that people with asthma are not at an elevated risk of developing side…

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COPD Outlook
September 02, 2021

COPD Life Expectancy and Outlook

Millions of adults in the United States have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and just as many are developing it. But many of them are unaware, according to the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute. One question many people with COPD have is, “How long can I live with COPD?” There’s no way to predict the exact…

COPD Outlook
COPD Progression
August 20, 2021

Does COPD Progress After Quitting Smoking?

If your patients have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), you may be thinking about having them quit smoking a little more seriously. There are proven benefits to quitting smoking. It can help improve symptoms and slow the progression of COPD. After hours, days, months, and years of quitting, there are benefits for the lungs and…

COPD Progression