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Can I Use an Over-the-Counter Inhaler for COPD?
Medically reviewed by Brian Bezack, DO Over-the-counter (OTC) inhalers are not approved for treating chronic obstructive ...
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Which Vaccines are Recommended if You Have COPD?
contracting a respiratory infection can have serious consequences for people with COPD. But there are vaccines available that can help prevent some of these infections. A 2021 study found that the ...
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Evidence Growing That GLP-1RAs May Reduce COPD Exacerbations and Risks for Other Lung Diseases
Emerging evidence shows glucose-lowering medications may have the potential to improve chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ...
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Certain glucose-lowering meds associated with lower risk for COPD exacerbations
For patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), sodium-glucose cotransporter ... given the observational nature of the study, there is potential for ...
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A Guide for Living With COPD
Even if you’re taking medication for COPD, you can improve your health and quality of life by making certain lifestyle changes, including: While there’s no cure for COPD, maintaining control ...
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Certain Glucose-Lowering Meds Associated With Lower Risk for COPD Exacerbations
The risk for moderate or severe COPD exacerbation was lower among those treated with SGLT-2is and with GLP-1 RAs versus DPP-4is.