chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
COPD and the pharmacist’s role
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a complex, chronic disease state that requires balancing lifestyle changes and multiple medications. Community pharmacists have an important role in counselling on medication adherence …
Frailty and COPD
Frailty is common among people living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and is associated with an increased risk of adverse patient outcomes. By Debbie Rigby, advanced practice pharmacist Learning …
COPD and CVD comorbidity
Optimal management of COPD should include identification and management of comorbidities. As COPD has a high rate of comorbidity with cardiovascular disease, patients with COPD may benefit from cardioprotective medications …