Stopping COPD inhalers can lead to higher risk of flare-ups for 3 months

Stopping long-acting inhalers for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can lead to a sharp rise in flare-ups for ...
Healthline

Ask the Expert: What’s the Difference Between Short-Acting and Long-Acting Bronchodilators?

Short- and long-acting bronchodilators are inhaled medications that can be used separately or in combination to manage COPD.
News Medical

Inhaler patients’ common mistakes can impact amount of medicine that reaches the lungs

Tens of millions of Americans with lung disease use metered-dose inhalers each day, and new studies by Rice University electrical engineers and pulmonologists at Baylor College of Medicine have ...
Healio

Triple therapy inhaler improves lung hyperinflation, exercise endurance time in COPD

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Compared with a dual therapy inhaler, a triple therapy inhaler improved inspiratory capacity in those with COPD.
The American Journal of Managed Care

High Rates of Inhaler Misuse Found Among Patients With COPD Using Soft Mist Inhalers

Misuse of soft mist inhalers (SMIs) is common among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), particularly those with low education levels, higher symptom scores, and a shorter ...
AOL

GSK's Once-Daily Inhalers For Smoker's Lung Has Potential Benefits: Independent Organization Report

The Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER) released a report on Monday assessing the clinical effectiveness and value of GSK Plc's (NYSE:GSK) chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) ...

Pulmovant Announces Completion of Enrollment in the Phase 2 PHocus Study of Mosliciguat in Patients with Pulmonary Hypertension Associated with Interstitial Lung Disease (PH-ILD)

PHocus enrollment completed in under 12 months from first patient dosed, representing a rapid enrollment pace in pulmonary hypertension ...
ABC News

Steroid Inhalers Raise Pneumonia Risk for Lung Disease Patients

Nov. 26 -- TUESDAY, Nov. 25 (HealthDay News) -- A new review of existing data confirms that some common inhalers don't boost the life spans of people with the lung disease known as chronic obstructive ...
Healthline

How Do I Prevent Lung Infections with COPD? Expert Answers

Some healthy habits can help reduce your chances of getting lung infections while living with COPD. Learn more here.
WBUR

Most inhalers in the U.S. emit climate-warming gasses. Here's what you can do

Most people with asthma and other lung diseases have no idea that commonly prescribed inhalers are helping make the planet warmer. Each puff has about the same climate impact as driving a gas-powered ...
WYFF

Pollution from inhalers has the impact of half a million cars per year, study finds

NOW THAT THE EV TAX CREDIT IS GONE, THE MILLIONS OF AMERICANS WHO STRUGGLE WITH CHRONIC LUNG DISEASE, INCLUDING ASTHMA, MAY BE ADDING TO A GLOBAL ISSUE, ACCORDING TO NEW RESEARCH. MEDICATION INHALER ...
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Comparing Asthma Inhalers: How to Choose

Asthma inhalers are hand-held devices that allow you to inhale a dose of medication to treat asthma symptoms. There are many types of asthma inhalers. They differ in whether they're used for quick ...