Objective Long-term azithromycin treatment effectively prevents acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ...

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Biologics A high eosinophil count in your blood can contribute to COPD. Dupixent (dupilumab) and Nucala (mepolizumab) are biologic medications made from living cells, rather than synthetic chemicals.

Breathing is something we typically take for granted, until it’s a struggle to do so. When your lungs are clogged with thick, sticky mucus, each breath can be a chore. Whether it’s a seasonal cold, ...

Research shows that digital inhalers equipped with remote monitoring capabilities may aid in predicting and identifying ...

Digital inhalers may help predict occurrence of acute exacerbations of COPD for patients in an ambulatory setting.

The FDA recently approved mepolizumab for treating adults with inadequately controlled COPD and an eosinophilic phenotype, ...

In other words there is a correct inhaler technique: the right inhaler for the right person. There are various problems in administering asthma and COPD treatment to patients.