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 ...

The researchers noted that their findings highlight the need to understand the challenges in delivering evidence-based care for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Patients who live in rural ...

Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans with drug coverage typically cover inhalers for COPD. But you may still be responsible for a portion of the cost. If you have chronic obstructive ...

There was a notable gap in effectiveness between metered-dose and dry-powder formulations of single-inhaler triple therapy for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to real-world ...

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, ...

Telemedicine significantly improved quality of life and inhaler technique in advanced COPD patients compared to traditional follow-up care. The telemedicine group showed a significant reduction in ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic lung condition characterized by loss of lung elasticity, which leads to dysfunctional gaseous exchange. COPD is the third leading cause of ...

People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often need to use many different inhalers every day to help them breathe better. But now, there are newer inhalers that combine different ...

Those receiving budesonide-glycopyrrolate-formoterol compared with fluticasone-umeclidinium-vilanterol had a higher risk for a first moderate COPD exacerbation. William B. Feldman, MD, MPH, from ...