There’s no cure for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but treatment can help manage symptoms over time. Doctors often combine medications with lifestyle changes like quitting smoking.

Medications that target inflammation, such as immunotherapy and steroids, treat allergic asthma, a common type of asthma. Identifying triggers and avoiding exposure to substances that exacerbate ...

A new study suggests COPD patients experience improved lung function and breathlessness after direct switch from long-acting bronchodilators or steroid containing combination therapies to Novartis’ ...

Presentations highlight real‑world dosing and titration patterns in youth, and post‑prandial glucose management strategies using inhaled insulin ...

Yes, cats can get asthma too. Unfortunately, many people overlook early signs or misinterpret them. PETBOOK editor Saskia Schneider lost a cat to the disease herself and explains why even ...

Anxiety disorders are common. However, anxiety can also be a symptom of a general medical disorder or a side effect of a medication. Those cases must be identified promptly.

Use your inhaled steroids every day, even if you’re not experiencing asthma symptoms. Use a spacer device with a metered dose, if instructed to do so by your doctor. Rinse your mouth with water ...

We usually blame coughs on colds or allergies, but air pollution is an increasingly common trigger especially in Indian cities during winter and post-Diwali smog. Tiny pollution particles and gases ...

Pulmonary means relating to the lungs. Some common pulmonary problems are asthma, bronchitis, and pneumonia. Pulmonologists are doctors who specialize in treating lung conditions. The word pulmonary ...

Lis Cuesta has recently become aware of the severe issues plaguing Cuba's healthcare system, denouncing the situation as "deeply saddening and ...