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Aug 15, 2008 11:00AM

Inhalers Slow COPD Lung-Function Loss

Aug. 15, 2008 -- For the first time, a major study shows that currently available inhaled medications can slow the deadly loss of lung function in COPD -- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Aug 12, 2008 04:50AM

On the road again - an ambassador's journey

It takes a lot to slow a woman like Brenda Cunningham down. Even after being diagnosed with COPD, a severe lung disease that makes it difficult to move air in and out of her lungs, she refuses to settle down.

Aug 11, 2008 03:19PM

Weather Alerts Reduce COPD Hospital Admissions In UK

Main Category: Respiratory / Asthma Also Included In: Water - Air Quality / Agriculture Article Date: 11 Aug 2008 A weather alert service run by the UK's Meteorological Office that forecasts when weather is ...

Jul 29, 2008 01:41PM

Researchers link premature birth to emphysema

Some premature babies may have a higher risk of developing emphysema and other lung problems, Australian researchers said on Tuesday.

Jul 28, 2008 07:49PM

Economic Assessment of Initial Maintenance Therapy for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Objective : To compare the effects of initial maintenance therapy with fluticasone 250 g plus salmeterol 50 g in a single inhaler versus other inhaled medications on exacerbation risks and treatment costs among ...

Jul 05, 2008 12:13PM

Shortness of Breath Shouldn't Be Ignored

Q. My wife has complained of being short of breath while shopping in the mall. She says it's just a sign of age, but I'm concerned about her.

Jul 03, 2008 08:13PM

Happy Virtual 4th of July

When my grandmother was alive, the 4th of July was one of my favorite holidays. As we sat on the front lawn eating savory barbecue and home-made potato salad, we could hardly wait for darkness to settle in so ...

Jun 30, 2008 03:36PM

BioMarck Initiates Phase 2 Clinical Study of COPD Treatment

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. BioMarck Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. announced today that it has initiated the Phase 2 clinical development program of BIO-11006 Inhalation Solution, a novel treatment for chronic ...

Jun 27, 2008 02:27PM

Nycomed Canada Solidifies Leadership Position in the Canadian Respiratory Market

Nycomed Canada Inc. today announced a licensing agreement with Chiesi Farmaceutici SpA to market Atimos , a treatment anticipated to be indicated for asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease .

Jun 14, 2008 09:56PM

New Hope For COPD Patients In Mucolytic Carbocisteine

Editor's Choice Main Category: Respiratory / Asthma Also Included In: Clinical Trials / Drug Trials Article Date: 14 Jun 2008 - 0:00 PDT The worsening of symptoms in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary ...

Jun 12, 2008 09:40PM

Anti-Mucus Drug Slows Symptoms of COPD

In people suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease , the expectorant carbocisteine seems to help slow worsening of symptoms, Chinese researchers report.

Jun 10, 2008 05:32AM

Tailoring COPD Treatment To Everyday Impact Of Disease Can Help Patients Lead The Lives They Want

Main Category: Respiratory / Asthma Article Date: 10 Jun 2008 - 3:00 PDT Leading UK experts in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are calling for healthcare professionals to place greater emphasis on the ...

Jun 05, 2008 11:29PM

Astra seeks US approval for Symbicort

Drug maker AstraZeneca PLC said Wednesday it has applied for U.S. approval to market its asthma treatment Symbicort for children aged 6 to 11.

Jun 03, 2008 11:24PM

DATAMONITOR: Inhaler devices are still a major hurdle in ast...

RDATE:04062008 London -- Although the inhaled delivery of drugs has major advantages over other methods of administration, inhaler devices are often difficult to use and can indirectly have a negative impact on ...

May 28, 2008 03:20PM

Emerging Combination Therapies, Including Drugs from...

Decision Resources, one of the world's leading research and advisory firms for pharmaceutical and healthcare issues, finds that the launches of emerging therapies, especially the long-acting beta2 ...

May 26, 2008 03:00PM

Review suggests asthma drugs safe, effective in COPD

Previous research has linked a class of asthma drugs known as long-acting beta agonists to increased risk of adverse respiratory-related events or death in patients with COPD .

May 25, 2008 02:53PM

Concomitant treatment with nebulized formoterol fumarate & tio-significant improvements -- COPD

A newly published study presents data demonstrating that patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease , including emphysema and chronic bronchitis, experienced markedly improved bronchodilation and ...

May 23, 2008 02:38PM

COPD: A Little Treatment Helps a Lot

A new study suggests people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease can stay out of the hospital - and possibly live longer--if they participate in a low-level management program.

May 21, 2008 02:09PM

Positive Results Of Clinical Studies For Aclidinium Bromide, A Novel...

Main Category: Respiratory / Asthma Also Included In: Clinical Trials / Drug Trials Article Date: 21 May 2008 Laboratorios Almirall, S.A. and Forest Laboratories, Inc.

May 21, 2008 05:56AM

Low-Intensity Case Management Cuts COPD-Related Hospital Visits in Half

A new study has found that patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who are at high risk for hospitalization or emergency room visits from exacerbations or complications benefit from simple ...

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