Dr. Roach: Learning the proper inhaler technique for asthma/COPD meds

Dear Dr. Roach: In a recent column, you noted that many patients do not properly use their inhaled asthma/chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) medications, but you didn't tell us how to ...
The Daily Courier

To Your Good Health: Learning the proper inhaler technique for asthma/COPD meds

In a recent column, you noted that many patients do not properly use their inhaled asthma/chronic obstructive pulmonary ...
Pulmonology Advisor

COPD Triple Inhaled Therapy, BDP/FF/G, Improves Outcomes vs Dual Therapy

COPD inhaled triple therapy (BDP/FF/G) improved symptoms, lung function, adherence, and QOL in patients previously treated with inhaled dual therapy.
News Medical

Widespread inhaler misuse in COPD patients: Need for training

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 ...
Healio

Initiating single-inhaler triple therapy for COPD improved persistence, outcomes vs. multiple inhalers

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Initiating single-inhaler triple therapy for COPD, compared with multiple-inhaler triple therapy, resulted in ...
MedPage Today

Environmentally Friendlier COPD Inhaler May Also Be More Effective

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 ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

Many Patients With COPD Found to Have Poor Adherence to Long-Acting Inhalers

Researchers explained that educational level, duration of disease, and inhaler type may affect adherence in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Most patients with chronic ...
Medscape

COPD: Finding the Right Inhaled Medication at the Right Price

Leah J. Witt, MD: Hello. I'm Dr Leah Witt. Welcome to season one of Medscape InDiscussion, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) podcast series. Today we're talking medications, especially ...
NDTV

World COPD Day: The Misuse Of Rescue Inhalers; How Self-Medication Worsens COPD

World COPD Day is celebrated annually on the third Wednesday of November. This day aims to raise awareness about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and encourages better prevention and ...
AOL

Medicare Coverage for COPD Inhalers

Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans with drug coverage typically cover inhalers for COPD. But you may still be responsible for a portion of the cost. If you have chronic obstructive ...
AOL

Are COPD inhalers covered by Medicare?

Various types of inhalers, including short- and long-lasting options, are available for managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). A person can get a COPD inhaler through Medicare Part D ...
Medscape

Exercise Limitations in COPD -- Not Everyone Needs More Inhalers

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is defined by airway obstruction and alveolar damage caused by exposure to noxious air particles. The physiologic results include varying degrees of ...