In smokers with COPD, LABA+LAMA is more effective than LABA+ICS in preventing exacerbations, regardless of blood eosinophil count.

Five-year View Many unmet needs in asthma and COPD management are still present. In asthma, strategies to improve control should be implemented, as well as the use of biomarkers in tailoring ...

Global initiative for COPD suggests the use of long acting beta agonists (LABA) and long acting muscarinic antagonists (LAMA) in combination for group B patients with persistent symptoms, group C ...

Add the LAMA inhaler tiotropium and measure FEV 1 in a scheduled follow-up visit 2 weeks later. Tiotropium and a LABA have an additive effect on airway bronchodilatation.

Different colors of asthma inhalers mean different things and are often used to identify the type of inhaler. Learn more about what each color means.

Inhaled drugs for COPD have been shown to relieve symptoms, improve quality of life and prevent or treat flare-ups. Treatment with these inhaled drugs tends to begin with one inhaler, and additional ...

Interview Summary COPD is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Inhaled therapies are the mainstay of COPD treatment, including pressurised metered dose inhalers (pMDI), pMDIs with a ...

Learn about COPD medications, including bronchodilators, steroids, and combination treatments. Understand how they work, their side effects, and ways to manage COPD effectively.

Digital inhalers may help predict impending acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a new study.

A smart sensor developed by Adherium has been cleared by the FDA for use with AstraZeneca's asthma inhaler Airsupra and Breztri for COPD.