Patients With COPD at Increased Risk of Death After Major Surgical Procedure
Researchers determined the risk of death and health care costs in patients with COPD who undergo surgery compared with patients without COPD who undergo surgery.

Infographic: Long-COVID, Post-COVID Conditions
Some people who have been infected with the COVID-19 virus may experience long-term symptoms or conditions. Are familiar with what some of those conditions are? This infographic gives you a brief overview of long-COVID and post-COVID-19 conditions your patients may experience. For more, including a full list of possible conditions, visit the CDC's website.


Vitamin D Does Not Effectively Help Asthma Symptom Management
The researchers re-evaluated the effects of vitamin D on asthma exacerbation.

 
A Case of Epiglottitis in an Elderly Man
A 74-year-old man with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) presented to the emergency department (ED) complaining of hoarseness of his voice and difficulty eating 2 days prior to his hospital admission.

The Role of the Thoracic Surgeon in Lung Cancer Care
Dr. Albert Rizzo speaks to Leah Backhus, MD, MPH about the role of the thoracic surgeon in lung cancer care, including how the screening environment and the advances in surgical techniques, especially bronchoscopy and minimally invasive techniques, have impacted patient outcomes.