Asthma

The authors evaluated the significance of Medicare prescription plan choice on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease maintenance medication adherence and persistence using Optum Research Database information.

Despite the fact that the oral cavity and the lower airways are directly connected, the relationship between the two is not well understood.

Reduction observed in stiffness, improvement of balance, and less fatigue reported as a result of taking part in the exercise program.

Prescription drug use may elevate potential autism spectrum disorder risk factor.

Patients with allergies and asthma have a deficiency in a protective protein called A20, which causes them to suffer more from allergens.

App can facilitate early detection and treatment of symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Spiriva Respimat is from the first new class of inhaled medicine approved in more than 10 years of asthma treatment.

Patients with asthma can now access Spiriva Respimat with a prescription at pharmacies across the country.

Asthma not controlled properly can cause missed days at school and work.

Some generic inhalers will probably cost less than current brand name-only products.

Advair Diskus treats patients with asthma or who need maintenance treatment of airflow obstruction.

Researchers explore digital health solutions for COPD symptom management.

Herpes zoster, also known as shingles, is a painful rash caused by a reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, also called the chickenpox virus.

Predictors of higher cost include older age, male sex, and hospital location.

Mylan has submitted an abbreviated new drug application to the FDA for a generic equivalent to GlaxoSmithKline's Advair Diskus.

Health care providers may more guidance to decrease readmission in patients with COPD

Well-known risk factors for asthma development include a family history of the disease, other allergic conditions, obesity, and smoking.

Study examines impact of music on respiratory symptoms, psychological well-being, and quality of life.

Pharmacists can help inform their patients with young children about a few ways to reduce their kids' risk of developing asthma.

Overlap has been assumed to be due to large and especially small airway remodeling.

Patients with cerebral palsy are often faced with secondary health conditions such as diabetes, asthma, and hypertension.

Over the past few years, a multitude of new inhalation devices that are not your standard point-and-press inhalers have come onto the market. 

Patients with asthma may want to consider exploring preventative measures for migraines.

Pharmacists should use caution when providing antibiotics to pregnant women, as prenatal antibiotic use has been linked to subsequent asthma in offspring.

Four specific gut bacteria protect babies from developing asthma.

LQG participants show improvements in lung function, overall health, mental health, and quality of life.

Asthma may increase the likelihood of chronic migraines in patients with episodic migraines.

Normal growth in lung function in early adulthood an important factor in terms of future COPD risk.

Depression and smoking status may be valuable targets for interventions from care providers.

Guidelines recommend inhaled corticosteroids for patients who experience repeated COPD exacerbations.