Roche’s IgG2 monoclonal antibody (mAb) astegolimab has yielded mixed results in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), ...

The pivotal Phase IIb ALIENTO study met the primary endpoint of a statistically significant reduction in the annualized exacerbation rate (AER) at 52 weeks ...

More women vs. men veterans with COPD received spirometry and tobacco cessation interventions, but more men received correct ...

If you have (COPD), your doctor may prescribe inhaled corticosteroids as part of your treatment. Learn how to take them, how they can help, what the side effects might be.

COPD is a progressive disease where airway inflammation plays an important part. Previously, there were large expectations that regular anti-inflammatory treatment with inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) ...

COPD can be treated with inhalers. Inhalers can contain one, two, or three different medications. These medications include long-acting bronchodilators (LABA and LAMA), which open (dilate) the airways ...

Breztri can cost around $400 without insurance. Medicare drug plans may cover inhalers for COPD, including drugs like Breztri, but specific coverage and cost depend on the exact plan.

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

• Using an inhaler containing a long-acting muscarinic antagonist plus a long-acting beta-agonist (LAMA+LABA) for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) probably improves respiratory function ...