Over-the-counter (OTC) inhalers are not approved for treating COPD. Prescription inhalers like short-acting beta 2-agonists (SABAs) are the best for COPD. Using OTC inhalers can hide worsening ...

Inhaler misuse leading to inadequate medication delivery impacts a person's ability to manage symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and additional education about proper inhaler ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis, affects more than 30 million Americans and is the fourth leading cause of death worldwide. Many people ...

Inhaler misuse leading to inadequate medication delivery impacts a person's ability to manage symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and additional education about proper inhaler ...

Cognitive impairment, manual dexterity, and suboptimal peak inspiratory flow are associated with inadequate inhaler technique and poor outcomes in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Invited patients had 32% of days covered for maintenance inhalers, whereas control patients had a smaller ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new study published in the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases: Journal of the COPD Foundation shows how an innovative phone-based inhaler education program ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic lung condition characterized by loss of lung elasticity, which leads to dysfunctional gaseous exchange. COPD is the third leading cause of ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . This analysis spanned from 2016 to 2022. Nearly 50% of patients were initially prescribed LABA/inhaled ...

MIAMI (August 20, 2024) – Inhaler misuse leading to inadequate medication delivery impacts a person’s ability to manage symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and additional ...