Serevent Diskus (salmeterol xinafoate inhalation powder)...Serevent Diskus® (salmeterol xinafoate inhalation powder) is an inhaled medicine that is a long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonist (LABA). Serevent Diskus is a long-term maintenance treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)...
Brovana (arformoterol tartrate)...Brovana (arformoterol tartrate) is an inhalation solution used to control symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Brovana is a long-term maintenance treatment. It is taken twice a day to...
Albuterol...Albuterol sulfate is a drug that is inhaled to help with symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma. People with COPD may develop airways that become irritated and...
COPD Treatment Guidelines...If you are diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the next step is to work with your doctor to create an individualized COPD treatment plan. Experts have developed a...
Medications to Help Stop Smoking...Smoking has many negative health effects, and it is a good idea for anyone who smokes to quit. For people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), quitting smoking is especially...
Corticosteroids...Corticosteroids are a type of medicine commonly used as part of a treatment plan for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Corticosteroids are also called steroids or glucocorticosteroids. Steroids are similar...
Bronchodilators...Bronchodilators are a type of medicine used to prevent and treat the symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). These symptoms include wheezing, breathlessness, and chest tightness. Bronchodilating drugs are...
COPD Medicines...Medicines are a key part of any treatment plan for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Your doctor should work to find the right combination of medicines to treat your condition...
Treating and Managing COPD...When someone is diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the next step is to create a plan for treating and managing the disease and symptoms. Doctors work with people...
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Increase In Mucus and Change In Color...A change in the mucus produced by the lungs is a very common symptom of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Mucus may also be called phlegm or sputum.Healthy lungs produce...
Imaging Tests...During testing for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), “spirometry” tests are always used to measure a person’s ability to breathe. Spirometry measurements are the main way that healthcare providers can...
Lung Function Blood Tests...If you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), at some point your doctor will typically use tests to diagnose or understand disease progression. One category of these tests is called...
Lung Function Breathing Tests...Breathing tests play a key role in finding out if a person has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). These tests can also be used to find out the stage of...
Diagnosing COPD...A chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) diagnosis is the first step in managing the disease and preventing further lung damage. A COPD diagnosis is typically based on 3 things: Your...
Severe Symptoms of COPD...People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) sometimes have severe symptoms. These symptoms are “severe” because they can be a sign of serious problems and need to be treated right...