Inhalers for COPD provide steroids, bronchodilators, or combination drugs. The three types differ in the mechanism by which the medication is inhaled and have different instructions for use.

If you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), an inhaler can help relax your airway or reduce inflammation, making it easier to breathe. You can use several types of inhalers for COPD.

Long-term smokers often have a chronic cough. They may get used to it, and perhaps also to being winded after climbing stairs.But there are good reasons to take these symptoms seriously, as they can ...

However, by considering patients' individual circumstances and taking the time to ensure that they use the appropriate inhaler and technique, everyone can benefit. Asthma and COPD have a huge ...

DOI: 10.1136/bmj-2024-080409 Meng-Ting Wang et al, Environmentally friendly inhaler regimens for COPD, BMJ (2024). DOI: 10.1136/bmj.q2825 ...

The Hailie Smartinhaler device has also been cleared for use with inhalers from other manufacturers ... directly to patients with asthma and COPD under a 510(k) over-the-counter clearance.

We therefore performed a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to determine whether use of a short-acting bronchodilator provides a protective effect in patients with COPD undergoing ...

“Preventing unnecessary exposure to air pollution and consistently wearing masks in high-risk environments can significantly ...

People with COPD experience more falls and related injuries requiring medical care when using common fall-risk increasing ...

About 10% of Sri Lankans over the age of 40 are affected by Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), a condition often linked to smoking, prolonged exposure to air pollution, or untreated asthma, ...

Certain Medicare plans typically cover at least part of the cost of inhalers for COPD. There are also several ways to further save on costs.