Asthma

Michael Cawley, BS, PharmD, RRT, CPFT, FCCM, professor of clinical pharmacy at the University of the Sciences, discusses how to classify symptom severity, assess control, and monitor therapy for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder.

Michael Cawley, BS, PharmD, RRT, CPFT, FCCM, professor of clinical pharmacy at the University of the Sciences, discusses the current guidelines pharmacists should refer to when selecting respiratory medication inhalers and managing asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder.

Greater than 10% of referrals to respiratory specialists are for chronic cough, given the condition's persistent, refractory nature.

Michael Cawley, BS, PharmD, RRT, CPFT, FCCM, professor of clinical pharmacy at the University of the Sciences, discusses what comorbid conditions to look out for among asthma and COPD patients.

Michael Cawley, BS, PharmD, RRT, CPFT, FCCM, professor of clinical pharmacy at the University of the Sciences, discusses what therapeutic options are available for managing asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder.

Patients who leave the hospital without their prescriptions in hand following an asthma-related visit are substantially more likely to be readmitted.

The role of pharmacists in the treatment of acute coronary syndrome, COPD, atrial fibrillation, heart failure, opioid-induced constipation, and type 2 diabetes.

Pulmicort Respules had annual sales of $217 million in the United States for 2015.

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd has launched a new strength, 1 mg/2 mL, of the generic version of budesonide inhalation suspension.

Adding tiotropium bromide inhalation spray to other asthma therapies improved lung function and symptom control.

Nearly 40% of the total population will complain of chronic cough over the course of their lifetime.

Lebrikizumab caused a significant reduction of asthma exacerbations in people with high levels of serum periostin or blood eosinophils.

Testosterone and megestrol acetate may present new treatment option for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) cachexia.

Telehealth offers a support system for patients with specific chronic illnesses prone to exacerbations and remissions, such as COPD.

BLA for omalizumab (Xolair) is indicated for children aged 6 to 11 years with moderate-to-severe persistent asthma.

Imagine if your metered-dose inhaler could fit into your wallet.

Some pharmacy interventions for COPD include education on medication and motivational interviewing to encourage smoking cessation and adherence.

The authors evaluated the significance of Medicare prescription plan choice on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease maintenance medication adherence and persistence using Optum Research Database information.

Despite the fact that the oral cavity and the lower airways are directly connected, the relationship between the two is not well understood.

Reduction observed in stiffness, improvement of balance, and less fatigue reported as a result of taking part in the exercise program.

Prescription drug use may elevate potential autism spectrum disorder risk factor.

Patients with allergies and asthma have a deficiency in a protective protein called A20, which causes them to suffer more from allergens.

App can facilitate early detection and treatment of symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Spiriva Respimat is from the first new class of inhaled medicine approved in more than 10 years of asthma treatment.

Patients with asthma can now access Spiriva Respimat with a prescription at pharmacies across the country.

Asthma not controlled properly can cause missed days at school and work.

Some generic inhalers will probably cost less than current brand name-only products.

Advair Diskus treats patients with asthma or who need maintenance treatment of airflow obstruction.

Researchers explore digital health solutions for COPD symptom management.

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