The American Journal of Managed Care

Overlap of Nonadherence to COPD Medications and Other Chronic Disease Medications

Since patients with COPD often have other comorbidities, researchers sought to understand patient adherence to maintenance COPD medications and adherence to treat other chronic conditions. Adherence ...

When your COPD treatment isn't enough: 5 signs to talk to your doctor

The most common side effects of NUCALA include: headache, injection site reactions (pain, redness, swelling, itching, or a ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

Certain COPD, Asthma Medications May Increase COVID-19 Hospitalization Risk

Study results show that patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and comorbid asthma may have a greater risk of hospitalization from COVID-19 if they use bronchodilators or steroids ...
Healthline

Triple Therapy Inhaler for COPD: What Is It?

Triple therapy for COPD combines three inhaled medications to help you breathe easier. This can include medications to reduce swelling, widen the airway, and relax the muscles in your airway. To treat ...
WebMD

What Are the Treatments for COPD?

And keep in mind that COPD treatment is a long-term journey with many facets, and each case is different. For example, you might be great at keeping up with your medications and doctor appointments, ...
Monthly Prescribing Reference

Certain Glucose-Lowering Meds Associated With Lower Risk for COPD Exacerbations

Researchers found that the risk for moderate or severe COPD exacerbation was lower among those treated with SGLT-2is vs DPP-4is and among those treated with GLP-1 RAs vs DPP-4is. HealthDay News — For ...
Yahoo

7 Doctor-Backed COPD Treatments That Help You Breathe Easier (Hint: Tai Chi!)

Woman’s World has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Sure, having a cold or respiratory infection can temporarily make it harder ...
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Ohtuvayre: The First Novel COPD Treatment Approved in Over a Decade

Ohtuvayre (ensifentrine), a drug approved in 2024 to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), is receiving high marks from doctors and patients. Ohtuvayre is the first new inhaled COPD ...
Healthline

Anxiety Treatments Can Help People with COPD Breathe a Little Easier

Cognitive behavioral therapy can help people with COPD deal with the anxiety associated with breathing difficulties. Share on Pinterest Relaxation techniques are among the therapies people with COPD ...
Prevention

What Is COPD?: Important Facts to Know About Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

COPD stands for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The condition causes lung inflammation that leads to airflow blockage and breathing problems. [1] “COPD encompasses both emphysema and chronic ...
WebMD

Can I Drink Alcohol If I Have COPD?

If you’re living with COPD, you may have already made some lifestyle changes to stay healthy and make it less likely that your condition will get worse, which is great. And you might wonder if alcohol ...