Inhalers and nebulizers are necessary when managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Both are designed to deliver medication directly to the lungs, which helps in reducing symptoms, ...
Guiding people on how to correctly use inhaled medications via a phone-based program can help improve technique, according to a new study in the March 2026 issue of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary ...
Over-the-counter (OTC) inhalers are not approved for treating COPD. Prescription inhalers like short-acting beta 2-agonists (SABAs) are the best for COPD. Using OTC inhalers can hide worsening ...
Miami (April 29, 2026) – Guiding people on how to correctly use inhaled medications via a phone-based program can help improve technique, according to a new study in the March 2026 issue of Chronic ...
Inhaler device errors are common and may impact the effectiveness of the delivered drug. There is a paucity of up-to-date systematic reviews (SRs) or meta-analyses (MAs) of device errors in asthma and ...
Cognitive impairment, manual dexterity, and suboptimal peak inspiratory flow are associated with inadequate inhaler technique and poor outcomes in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ...
Propeller Health, formerly Asthmapolis, has received FDA clearance for a platform that includes a new smart inhaler and is geared for patients with either asthma or COPD. "Our goal is to minimize or ...
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis, affects more than 30 million Americans and is the fourth leading cause of death worldwide. Many people ...