Dr. Roach: Learning the proper inhaler technique for asthma/COPD meds

Dear Dr. Roach: In a recent column, you noted that many patients do not properly use their inhaled asthma/chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) medications, but you didn't tell us how to ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

Overlap of Nonadherence to COPD Medications and Other Chronic Disease Medications

Since patients with COPD often have other comorbidities, researchers sought to understand patient adherence to maintenance COPD medications and adherence to treat other chronic conditions. Adherence ...
The Daily Courier

To Your Good Health: Learning the proper inhaler technique for asthma/COPD meds

In a recent column, you noted that many patients do not properly use their inhaled asthma/chronic obstructive pulmonary ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

Certain COPD, Asthma Medications May Increase COVID-19 Hospitalization Risk

Study results show that patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and comorbid asthma may have a greater risk of hospitalization from COVID-19 if they use bronchodilators or steroids ...
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Ohtuvayre: The First Novel COPD Treatment Approved in Over a Decade

Ohtuvayre (ensifentrine), a drug approved in 2024 to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), is receiving high marks from doctors and patients. Ohtuvayre is the first new inhaled COPD ...
Healthline

Triple Therapy Inhaler for COPD: What Is It?

Triple therapy for COPD combines three inhaled medications to help you breathe easier. This can include medications to reduce swelling, widen the airway, and relax the muscles in your airway. To treat ...
News Medical

Diabetes medications may help lower COPD flare-up risk, study finds

Certain glucose-lowering drugs were linked to fewer moderate or severe COPD exacerbations in adults with type 2 diabetes Study: Glucose-Lowering Medications and Risk of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary ...
Yahoo

7 Doctor-Backed COPD Treatments That Help You Breathe Easier (Hint: Tai Chi!)

Woman’s World has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Sure, having a cold or respiratory infection can temporarily make it harder ...
Monthly Prescribing Reference

Certain Glucose-Lowering Meds Associated With Lower Risk for COPD Exacerbations

Researchers found that the risk for moderate or severe COPD exacerbation was lower among those treated with SGLT-2is vs DPP-4is and among those treated with GLP-1 RAs vs DPP-4is. HealthDay News — For ...

FDA approves Jascayd for progressive pulmonary fibrosis

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Jascayd (nerandomilast) tablets for the treatment of progressive pulmonary ...
Prevention

What Is COPD?: Important Facts to Know About Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

COPD stands for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The condition causes lung inflammation that leads to airflow blockage and breathing problems. [1] “COPD encompasses both emphysema and chronic ...