COPD

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

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

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.

Treating COPD can be a complex undertaking.

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.

Strong evidence suggests increased risk for respiratory, cardiovascular, and overall mortality for patients with RA.

Nonadherence to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease treatment worsens patient health outcomes and increases related costs.

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.

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.

Predictors of higher cost include older age, male sex, and hospital location.

Health care providers may more guidance to decrease readmission in patients with COPD

Novartis has announced a collaboration with Qualcomm Incorporated in digital innovation with the Breezhaler inhaler device to treat COPD.

Study examines impact of music on respiratory symptoms, psychological well-being, and quality of life.

Pharmacists may want to encourage their patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease to complement their pharmacologic treatment with music therapy.

Overlap has been assumed to be due to large and especially small airway remodeling.

Over the past few years, a multitude of new inhalation devices that are not your standard point-and-press inhalers have come onto the market. 

Patients with asthma may want to consider exploring preventative measures for migraines.