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Sleep apnea and elevated plasma glucose associates with inflammation which associates with the risk of COPD exacerbations. We investigated the risk of exacerbations in individuals with COPD, witnessed sleep apneas, and elevated plasma glucose.

From the Copenhagen City Heart Study cohort, we identified 564 individuals with COPD (forced expiratory volume in 1 sec divided by forced vital capacity, FEV

/FVC<0.70), no asthma, above 40 years of age, and more than 10 pack-years of smoking history, with information on witnessed apneas and levels of plasma glucose. We prospectively recorded hospital admissions with COPD exacerbations during maximum available follow-up (26.3years; mean 10.7years). Cox-regression analyses were used to analyze the risk of COPD exacerbations.

We identified 74 (13%) individuals with sleep apnea without elevated plasma glucose, 70 (12%) had elevated plasma glucose (above 6.9mM (>125 mg/dL)) without sleep apnea and 11 individuals had the presence of both conditions. In univariable analysis, witnessed apneas together with elevated plasma glucose had a high risk of exacerbations, hazard ratio (HR)=5.81 (2.34-14.4,

=0.0001) compared to those without sleep apnea and without elevated plasma glucose. Multivariable analysis, adjusting for several risk factors of exacerbations, showed a similar result, HR=3.45 (1.13-10.5,

=0.03). Both presence of sleep apnea without elevated plasma glucose and the presence of elevated plasma glucose without sleep apnea showed no associations with the risk of exacerbations.

Witnessed sleep apneas in COPD are associated with increased risk of exacerbations, but only among those with elevated plasma glucose.

Witnessed sleep apneas in COPD are associated with increased risk of exacerbations, but only among those with elevated plasma glucose.

Treatment of patients with moderate chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is challenged by the low priority of the disease by patients and general practitioners (GPs) affecting the extent of self-management. The aim of this study was to explore (i) attitudes to COPD self-management in patients with moderate COPD, (ii) perceptions of GP commitment to pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with moderate COPD, and (iii) COPD knowledge in patients with moderate COPD.

The study had a qualitative design using semi-structured interviews to explore the views of 14 patients diagnosed with moderate COPD. We applied strategic sampling to obtain maximum variation and conducted a thematic analysis of the data.

Our main findings were that the degree of COPD self-management was linked to the resources of the informants. Further, the patients experienced that GPs only availed themselves of selected parts of the recommendations for COPD treatment by focusing on medical treatment and smoking cessation rather than physical activity and diet. Many patients lacked knowledge regarding the tolerated level of physical activity and therefore avoided activity increasing their heart rate. Finally, many patients were reluctant to accept the diagnosis because the disease is known to be self-inflicted.

Our study suggests that patients with moderate COPD need more information, especially regarding the positive effects of physical activity. Antineoplastic and Immunosuppressive Antibiotics inhibitor GPs might need to devote more time to the three main elements of COPD treatment, smoking cessation, medical treatment, and physical activity, to promote self-management and a healthier lifestyle in patients with COPD.

Our study suggests that patients with moderate COPD need more information, especially regarding the positive effects of physical activity. GPs might need to devote more time to the three main elements of COPD treatment, smoking cessation, medical treatment, and physical activity, to promote self-management and a healthier lifestyle in patients with COPD.

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has presented health-care systems worldwide with novel challenges and experiences and evidence is emerging during the pandemic. Patients requiring hospitalization frequently suffer from respiratory failure of different severities.

The aim of this guideline is the treatment of patients with SARS CoV-2 (COVID-19) in hospital; in particular, it addresses the treatment of respiratory failure treated in general Internal Medical- and Pulmonary Medical wards.

Elderly patients and patients with chronic disease are particularly vulnerable to COVID-19. Target oxygen saturation should be between 92% and 96% in patients without chronic lung diseases. Treatment with >5L oxygen/min should be in close collaboration with intensive care colleagues and >15 l/min preferably in intensive care units. High-flow nasal canula (HFNC) and long-term Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) are recommended for patients not responding to conventional oxygen therapy. Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is only recommended for selected patients, such as those with a ceiling of treatment or patients presenting with hypercapnic failure. With the use of humidification protective equipment as FFP2-3 masks should be used. Nebulized medication should be avoided, and spacers should be used instead.

Respiratory failure is frequently the cause of hospitalization in patients with COVID-19 and should be monitored closely.

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