Early diagnosis of COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, increases the quality of life of the patient and the efficacy of available treatments.

For patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), long-term inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) treatment is ...

Following recent approvals in the EU, China and the U.S., this approval was based on pivotal Phase 3 results in adults with elevated eosinophils ...

Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are commonly prescribed for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but not recommended as first-line treatment unless patients have asthma/COPD overlap or frequent ...

You use these medications to ease asthma symptoms. They relax the muscles that tighten around your airways. This helps open them up so you can breathe easier. If you’re using this type of ...

and 61% in patients with COPD who are receiving inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) more susceptible to getting herpes zoster. The risk of shingles rose by 45% and 61% among COPD and COPD-ICS patients ...

Try one of these tips to breathe easier with COPD. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of conditions that affect your lungs. COPD causes difficulty breathing, with symptoms ...

Over-the-counter (OTC) inhalers are not approved for treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Aside from the fact that they are ineffective for COPD, these inhalers can pose risks ...

When you have COPD, your lifestyle has a major impact on the severity and progression of your illness. Every treatment plan should start with healthy lifestyle changes. Medications alone should not be ...

Various types of inhalers, including short- and long-lasting options, are available for managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). A person can get a COPD inhaler through Medicare Part ...

Having stock inhalers available at schools prevents asthma-related emergency room visits, which can reduce healthcare costs and keep kids in classrooms, according to research presented here at the ...