Background: Tobacco cessation is the most effective intervention for reducing the progression of disease in COPD patients and reducing mortality. Varenicline is the most effective drug to treat tobacco use disorder. The American Thoracic Society strongly recommends initiation of Varenicline for smoking cessation, even in patients who are not ready to quit. Hospitalist initiation of [...]

Background: eHealth interventions provide opportunities to enhance asthma or COPD self-management, though eHealth literacy (eHL) needs to be evaluated in this population. We evaluated the association between eHL and self-efficacy, as well as the willingness to use eHealth applications in patients hospitalized for chronic lung diseases (i.e., asthma and COPD). Methods: This cross-sectional observational study [...]

Background: Inhaled treatments are the cornerstone of management of obstructive lung disease, though patients frequently misuse inhalers, leading to worse disease outcomes. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been increased interest in video-module based interventions for patients with chronic diseases. However, patients’ ability to interact with such educational resources necessitates access to technology and proficiency [...]