COPD

Inhaler therapy plays a vital role in managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), offering critical relief for severe symptoms. The 3-in-1 inhalers like BREZTRI and TRELEGY Ellipta combine multiple medications into a single device, enhancing lung function and simplifying patient adherence. Understanding their benefits, side effects, and risks is essential for effective COPD management. Understanding […]

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that affects an estimated 32 million Americans. Its main characteristic is increasing breathlessness. Before diagnosis, the doctor will prescribe a dose of at least one short-acting inhaled bronchodilator, a medication that relaxes the muscles in and around your airways, making breathing easier. If symptoms continue, the doctor will use spirometry, a test where an individual blows into a handheld device that records how much air they can blow in and out, in order to confirm the diagnosis.

There are important differences between COPD and asthma. It’s important to understand what each condition involves and how each can affect you differently.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an inflammatory lung disease, which is characterized by increasing shortness of breath. COPD affects an estimated 32 million Americans, which makes it the third leading cause of death in this country.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a progressive (meaning that it gets worse as time goes by) disease that negatively impacts a person’s ability to breathe. COPD sufferers often experience symptoms such as coughing and wheezing, as well as other symptoms that are uncomfortable both physically and psychologically for those who suffer from it.