The Pharmacy Times® Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Disease Resource Center is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and expert insights on a group of diseases that cause airflow blockage and breathing-related problems, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
July 30th 2025
Astegolimab shows promise in reducing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations, offering hope for improved management of this debilitating lung disease.
Inhalation Spray Label Revised to Include New Data, Broader Indication
October 12th 2018The FDA has approved new labeling for Boehringer Ingelheim's Stiolto Respimat (tiotropium bromide & olodaterol) Inhalation Spray that includes data showing a meaningful reduction in COPD exacerbations driven by tiotropium.
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Psychological Distress Increases Risk for Chronic Diseases
August 10th 2018The results of a recent UK study reveal that psychological distress, whether considered low or moderate, can increase a patient’s risk for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), arthritis, and cardiovascular disease (CVD).
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Psychological Distress and Socioeconomic Status Increase Risk for Chronic Diseases
August 10th 2018The results of a recent UK study reveal that psychological distress, whether considered low or moderate, can increase a patient’s risk for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, arthritis, and cardiovascular disease.
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Patients with Advanced COPD Less Likely to Receive Palliative Care
June 19th 2018Even though patients with advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can suffer from the same distressing symptoms as those with end-stage cancer, they are less likely to receive palliative care than those with other terminal illnesses.
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Trelegy Ellipta Reduces COPD Exacerbations in Landmark Trial
April 20th 2018A landmark trial comparing triple therapy fluticasone furoate/umeclidinium/vilaterol (FF/UMEC/VI [Trelegy Ellipta]) versus FF/VI (Relvar; Breo) or FF/UMEC (Anoro) found the former is markedly better in reducing annual rate of on-treatment of moderate/severe exacerbations in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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