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Columnist Caroline Gainer weighs in on how changes with her doctors have affected her ability to coordinate care for her COPD ...
Yupelri (revefenacin) is an approved once-daily maintenance therapy developed by Theravance Biopharma and Mylan (now part of Viatris) for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Its U.S.
Digital inhalers that allow remote patient monitoring may predict impending exacerbations, or episodes when symptoms of COPD suddenly worsen.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is an inflammatory lung disease mainly caused by long-term exposure to irritants, such as cigarette smoke, air pollution, and chemical gases. In rare ...
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an inflammatory disorder that causes several symptoms which make breathing difficult. These include persistent cough with mucus, wheezing, and shortness ...
It is sold as Spiriva HandiHaler, a dry powder inhaler approved in 2004, or as Spiriva Respimat, an inhalation spray approved in 2014. The Phase 4 trial — a type of study conducted after a medication ...
According to the company, this combo therapy optimizes the function of each device. “Augmentation of maximum flow from the VersaPAP device creates airway expansion on inhalation, allowing for the ...
While the risk of COPD was highest among traditional cigarette smokers and dual users, e-cigarette users also had a significantly increased risk of COPD over people who’d never used e-cigarettes or ...
Tai Chi This ancient Chinese exercise is perfect for people with compromised health. It’s gentle and relaxing while helping to improve balance and strengthen muscles. Water Aerobics Along with ...
The Verona Pharma therapy, with a list price of $2,950 for a monthly supply, was cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in June as an inhaled maintenance therapy for adults with COPD. “We ...
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