Ohtuvayre (ensifentrine), an inhaled therapy approved in the U.S. earlier this year for adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), has […]
My annual wellness visit has raised new health questions
I usually come away from my yearly wellness appointment feeling secure in my future, even though I have chronic obstructive […]
KT-621, potential medication for COPD, cleared for human trials
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared the start of clinical trial testing of KT-621, Kymera Therapeutics’ oral therapy […]
Low climate-impact inhalers as effective as pressurized ones: Study
Dry-powder corticosteroid inhalers, or those designed to have a low impact on climate, are as effective as those based on […]
Dupixent approved in US for adults with poorly controlled COPD
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Dupixent (dupilumab) as an add-on maintenance treatment for adults with poorly […]
Learning how to ask for help was key to living better with COPD
This year I’ve realized that those of us with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may need help accomplishing essential tasks […]
Early detection of COPD exacerbations may be enabled by changes in voice
The voice of people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) becomes more pitched and sounds breathy or hoarse at the […]
3 medical devices that help me with COPD management
Many of us with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have received medical devices to help with our breathing. At first, […]
Breathe Easy: The Importance of Clean Air for People Living with Chronic Lung Disease
Posted on September 17, 2024 | This post was written by: Ashley Medina Tallyn, MHA, RRT. Breathing clean air is important […]