A new collaborative @CDCMMWR–@nih_nhlbi report shows that geographical #COPD prevalence is similar among current cigarette smokers, former smokers, and adults who never smoked. Clinicians should consider COPD in patients with symptoms, regardless of smoking history. #Lung50https://t.co/aM3gEe8cbp
New research from @CDCMMWR & @NIH_NHLBI suggests geographical #COPD prevalence is similar among current smokers, former smokers, & adults who have never smoked. Doctors should consider COPD in patients with symptoms, regardless of smoking history. https://t.co/9cxlf6HvL7pic.twitter.com/J7Nx6R0BGh
Have we found the genes for COPD? @MegRaglandMD reviews results from the #COPDGene study @nih_nhlbi Genetic Advances in COPD: Insights from COPDGene | American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine | Articles in Press https://t.co/tOoI3Oqo4l
Coughing or shortness of breath? Could it be #COPD? Dr. Tony Punturieri from @nih_nhlbi weighs in on the symptoms and misconceptions of COPD, and how to help ease the burden of this disease. Read the full article in @docweighsin: https://t.co/e7YqIT4tot.
Coughing or shortness of breath? Could it be #COPD? Dr. Tony Punturieri from @nih_nhlbi weighs in on the symptoms and misconceptions of COPD, and how to help ease the burden of this disease. Read the full article in @docweighsin: https://t.co/e7YqIT4tot.
Smoking is a primary risk factor for #COPD but it’s not the only one. Others include age; long-term exposure to lung irritants, including secondhand smoke; & genetic conditions (alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency). Learn more via @BreatheBetter & @nih_nhlbi and join the #COPDjourneypic.twitter.com/dbzNml2kAh
