Asthma inhaler Should patients with asthma or COPD have their inhaler regimens switched for nonclinical reasons? A systematic review examined real world evidence on this subject. For patients with ...

The researchers noted that their findings highlight the need to understand the challenges in delivering evidence-based care for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Patients who live in rural ...

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 . Tailored metered-dose inhaler education was more effective compared with brief intervention for improving asthma ...

Shifting from a metered-dose inhaler to a dry-powder inhaler for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma in one healthcare system formulary led to increased healthcare utilization, a ...

Misuse of soft mist inhalers (SMIs) is common among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), particularly those with low education levels, higher symptom scores, and a shorter ...

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

Approximately two thirds of hospitalized adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) received suboptimal treatment with inhalers, mainly resulting from errors, based on data from 96 ...

In asthma, the combination is indicated for adults and kids ages 6 and older to prevent symptoms (not for acute attacks); in COPD, the inhaler is approved as a maintenance treatment to improve ...

The program automatically reduces the cost of the inhaler at the pharmacy for eligible patients with commercial insurance. Out-of-pocket costs for Boehringer Ingelheim asthma and chronic obstructive ...

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 ...