Short- and long-acting bronchodilators are inhaled medications that can be used separately or in combination to manage COPD.

Patients with COPD also have a high prevalence of CVD. Bronchodilators prescribed for symptomatic COPD control may also contribute to cardiovascular risk. In accordance with treatment guidelines, most ...

January 13, 2010 (Miami, Florida) — Aerosolized bronchodilators are independently associated with an increased risk for ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) in critically ill patients, according to ...

And compared with the rest of the year, bronchodilator responsiveness was more common in winter months. HealthDay News — Patients are more likely to have positive bronchodilator responsiveness in the ...

When it comes to treating teens and adults with persistent asthma, using a single corticosteroid and long-acting bronchodilator treatment for both daily asthma control and for rescue relief during ...

Novartis' dual combination bronchodilator Utibron Neohaler inhalation powder for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has received FDA approval. It is not indicated to treat ...

A study of Korean patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) found that a paradoxical response to short-acting bronchodilators may reduce lung function and quality of life. The study ...

Researchers find a 28 percent greater risk of heart attack and stroke in older patients taking commonly prescribed drugs for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Canadian scientists are ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Spirometry testing in the afternoon vs. morning was linked to a decreased likelihood for bronchodilator ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Bronchodilator responsiveness over 20% was linked to exacerbations and decreased prebronchodilator FEV 1. More ...

A retrospective cohort study of <29-week-gestation infants with evolving BPD defined at age 28 days within the Pediatric Health Information System database. Controlling for observed confounding with ...

Evaluation of tiotropium efficacy in patients with mild chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) defined by the 2003 Swedish Society of Respiratory Medicine guidelines (post-bronchodilator FEV 1 ...