A Somerset woman says she suffered a severe asthma attack after having her prescription changed without consultation. Sue* ...

Umeclidinium-vilanterol is associated with improved clinical outcomes in symptomatic patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Move comes 2 years after controversial exit of brand-name product ...

Children and adolescents with diabetes using inhaled insulin had an increase in HbA1c from baseline to 1 year, according to data from the INHALE-1 extension trial published in Diabetes Technology & ...

Just over a month ago, I had a CT scan of my chest which revealed considerably more than I expected. I knew I suffered from asthma – I have done since the age of four. I also knew I had broken the T8 ...

Inhaled corticosteroid–long-acting beta-agonist (ICS-LABA) inhalers are widely prescribed for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. ICS-LABAs are largely interchangeable within the class; ...

We tested whether health practitioners correctly used MDI-spacer devices. Of 122 subjects, 89% had instructed a patient on using a spacer. Whilst performance with the Aerochamber was the best, only 3% ...

A new U.S. study found Anoro Elipta to be better than Bevespi Aerosphere or Stiolto Respimat at lowering the risk of disease flares in COPD.

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