COPD

Imagine if your metered-dose inhaler could fit into your wallet.

Some pharmacy interventions for COPD include education on medication and motivational interviewing to encourage smoking cessation and adherence.

Strong evidence suggests increased risk for respiratory, cardiovascular, and overall mortality for patients with RA.

Nonadherence to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease treatment worsens patient health outcomes and increases related costs.

The authors evaluated the significance of Medicare prescription plan choice on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease maintenance medication adherence and persistence using Optum Research Database information.

Despite the fact that the oral cavity and the lower airways are directly connected, the relationship between the two is not well understood.

Reduction observed in stiffness, improvement of balance, and less fatigue reported as a result of taking part in the exercise program.

Prescription drug use may elevate potential autism spectrum disorder risk factor.

Patients with allergies and asthma have a deficiency in a protective protein called A20, which causes them to suffer more from allergens.

App can facilitate early detection and treatment of symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Spiriva Respimat is from the first new class of inhaled medicine approved in more than 10 years of asthma treatment.

Asthma not controlled properly can cause missed days at school and work.

Some generic inhalers will probably cost less than current brand name-only products.

Advair Diskus treats patients with asthma or who need maintenance treatment of airflow obstruction.

Researchers explore digital health solutions for COPD symptom management.

Predictors of higher cost include older age, male sex, and hospital location.

Health care providers may more guidance to decrease readmission in patients with COPD

Novartis has announced a collaboration with Qualcomm Incorporated in digital innovation with the Breezhaler inhaler device to treat COPD.

Study examines impact of music on respiratory symptoms, psychological well-being, and quality of life.

Pharmacists may want to encourage their patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease to complement their pharmacologic treatment with music therapy.

Overlap has been assumed to be due to large and especially small airway remodeling.

Over the past few years, a multitude of new inhalation devices that are not your standard point-and-press inhalers have come onto the market. 

Patients with asthma may want to consider exploring preventative measures for migraines.

Although smoking is a well-known risk factor for lung cancer, the results of a recent study indicate that smokers with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) face a significantly higher risk of developing lung cancer than smokers without the respiratory condition.

Patients who live in low-income of rural areas of the United States may face a greater risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to recent study results presented at the 2015 American Thoracic Society International Conference.

Patients who develop a psychological conditions suck as depression anxiety, psychosis, or alcohol/drug abuse are more likely to be readmitted early to a hospital for complications related to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, recent study results suggest.

Four specific gut bacteria protect babies from developing asthma.

LQG participants show improvements in lung function, overall health, mental health, and quality of life.

Normal growth in lung function in early adulthood an important factor in terms of future COPD risk.

Depression and smoking status may be valuable targets for interventions from care providers.