Healio

Many patients with COPD use inhalers incorrectly; short trainings can improve technique

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . In a new study, a high proportion of patients with COPD used their pressurized metered dose inhalers incorrectly ...
News Medical

Widespread inhaler misuse in COPD patients: Need for training

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic lung condition characterized by loss of lung elasticity, which leads to dysfunctional gaseous exchange. COPD is the third leading cause of ...
MedPage Today

Environmentally Friendlier COPD Inhaler May Also Be More Effective

There was a notable gap in effectiveness between metered-dose and dry-powder formulations of single-inhaler triple therapy for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to real-world ...
Healio

COPD inhaler adherence rises with lower cost sharing, medication management service invite

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Invited patients had 32% of days covered for maintenance inhalers, whereas control patients had a smaller ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

Many Patients With COPD Found to Have Poor Adherence to Long-Acting Inhalers

Researchers explained that educational level, duration of disease, and inhaler type may affect adherence in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Most patients with chronic ...
Cambridge Network

Beyond the inhaler: Why the future of COPD care is digital, continuous, and predictive

For decades, inhalers have been the cornerstone of COPD care. They improve symptoms and prolong life. But adherence is low — ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

Individualizing Medication Therapy in Patients with COPD: Considerations with Inhalers

Jeffrey D. Dunn, PharmD, MBA: Coming back to what Mike touched on, let’s dig into this a little….Can you comment on the different formulations and the pros and cons? MDIs [metered-dose inhalers], DPIs ...
Medscape

COPD: Finding the Right Inhaled Medication at the Right Price

Leah J. Witt, MD: Hello. I'm Dr Leah Witt. Welcome to season one of Medscape InDiscussion, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) podcast series. Today we're talking medications, especially ...
AOL

Medicare Coverage for COPD Inhalers

Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans with drug coverage typically cover inhalers for COPD. But you may still be responsible for a portion of the cost. If you have chronic obstructive ...
Medscape

Biologics May Promote Structural Lung Changes in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Biological therapy was associated with significant changes in lung structure and, by extension, improved lung function in ...
AOL

Are COPD inhalers covered by Medicare?

Various types of inhalers, including short- and long-lasting options, are available for managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). A person can get a COPD inhaler through Medicare Part D ...