Treatment patterns in patients with newly diagnosed COPD in the USA.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Prompt and effective management with maintenance therapy (single or dual bronchodilator therapy) is recommended after the initial diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to maintain lung function and prevent exacerbations. Contrary to guideline-based recommendations, most patients are not prescribed maintenance treatment at initial diagnosis. The current study assessed the pharmacologic treatment patterns and outcomes of newly diagnosed patients with COPD in the USA.

Methods

This retrospective, noninterventional study used de-identified data from the Inovalon Insights' database (Commercial, Medicaid Managed Care, and Medicare Advantage-insured individuals) between January 1, 2015, and December 31, 2021. The "patient journey" from initial diagnosi

SUBMITTER: Anzueto A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11330015 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature