A JAMA study has found that patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who received noninvasive ventilation in addition to home oxygen therapy went longer without being readmitted to ...

High-intensity noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NPPV) might have reduced need for endotracheal intubation for persistent hypercapnia during acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive ...

Noninvasive ventilation is a well-known life-sparing option during acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but its effectiveness for severe, but stable disease has been ...

Study showed use of home non-invasive ventilation in conjunction with home oxygen therapy delayed hospital readmissions for patients with advanced disease Recently published advancements in pulmonary ...

This study explores the association between receiving noninvasive ventilation at home and mortality, hospitalizations, and emergency department visits in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary ...

Addition of home noninvasive ventilation in COPD Adding home noninvasive ventilation to home oxygen therapy was effective in patients with persistent hypercapnia following an acute exacerbation of ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Noninvasive ventilation during exercise reduced dynamic hyperinflation and increased cycle endurance in adults ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A new clinical practice guideline addresses limited evidence and provides new recommendations for management of ...

ATS 2011, DENVER – A miniature, easy-to-carry ventilation system with a simple nasal mask may help patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) become more active, according to research ...

Patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with chronic respiratory failure using home non-invasive ventilation live longer, are less likely to be admitted to a hospital and cost ...

Noninvasive ventilation (NIV) delivered using a ventilator and a full-face mask during exercise reduced dynamic hyperinflation (DH) and improved exercise duration compared with no NIV in patients with ...

The American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) announces a critical milestone in its long-standing advocacy to ensure patients with COPD receive timely access to the most appropriate noninvasive ...