There was a notable gap in effectiveness between metered-dose and dry-powder formulations of single-inhaler triple therapy for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to real-world ...

Switching from a metered-dose to a dry-powder inhaler after a formulary change increased emergency department visits and hospitalizations in people with COPD or asthma. The absolute changes in risk ...

multiple inhalers on a white background Researchers explored the association between dry powder inhaler technique errors and exacerbations and health status in patients with COPD. Severe COPD ...

inhaler use Does teaching proper technique for inhaler use to COPD and asthma patients measurably affect their health outcomes? A dedicated inhaler technique optimization service for hospitalized ...

Factors to consider when selecting an appropriate inhaler device to treat a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and the role of measuring peak inspiratory flow to help determine one’s ...

Selecting appropriate inhalers based on individual characteristics and shared decision-making is crucial for optimizing care for patients with COPD. Jeffrey D. Dunn ...

Heidi M. Mansour, PhD, assistant professor in the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy, is working to develop advanced dry powder inhalers to treat and prevent pulmonary diseases. Dr. Mansour ...

Those receiving budesonide-glycopyrrolate-formoterol compared with fluticasone-umeclidinium-vilanterol had a higher risk for a first moderate COPD exacerbation. William B. Feldman, MD, MPH, from ...

Short- and long-acting bronchodilators are inhaled medications that can be used separately or in combination to manage COPD.

The researchers evaluated budesonide-glycopyrrolate-formoterol and fluticasone-umeclidinium-vilanterol in preventing COPD exacerbations and pneumonia hospitalizations in real-world settings. They ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Inhalers that provide fast-acting treatment for people with certain respiratory conditions are contributing to greenhouse gas ...

Dr. Miguel Divo, a lung specialist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, sits in an exam room, across from one of his patients with asthma. Joel Rubinstein, a retired psychiatrist, is about to get a ...