Adverse outcomes increased with long-term inhaled corticosteroids in COPD
For patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), long-term inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) treatment is ...
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Trial of new triple inhaler shows 20% reduction in COPD flare-ups
Flare-ups in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, the UK’s fourth leading cause of death, can be reduced by 20% by a combined triple inhaler, according to the results of a trial of more than 2,000 ...
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Long-term inhaled corticosteroid use for COPD linked to serious long-term health risks
Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are commonly prescribed for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but not recommended as first-line treatment unless patients have asthma/COPD overlap or frequent ...
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Can I Use an Over-the-Counter Inhaler for COPD?
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 ...
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AZ boosted by COPD triple inhaler results
AstraZeneca may mount a challenge to GlaxoSmithKline’s three-in-one inhaler for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) after a late-stage trial success. AZ’s single inhaler, PT010 ...
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Asthma and COPD patient adherence: the right inhaler
Poor treatment of asthma and COPD puts a huge burden on the NHS. For example, £1 billion is spent on asthma treatment in the UK each year and represents 60,000 to 65,000 hospital admissions. In ...
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Are COPD inhalers covered by Medicare?
Various types of inhalers, including short- and long-lasting options, are available for managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). A person can get a COPD inhaler through Medicare Part ...