Inhalers and nebulizers are necessary when managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Both are designed to deliver medication directly to the lungs, which helps in reducing symptoms, ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis, affects more than 30 million Americans and is the fourth leading cause of death worldwide. Many people ...

Guiding people on how to correctly use inhaled medications via a phone-based program can help improve technique, according to a new study in the March 2026 issue of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary ...

Humana Healthcare Research and University of Chicago Medicine study highlights promise of improving respiratory care through remote learning. A new study published in the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary ...

Inhaler misuse leading to inadequate medication delivery impacts a person's ability to manage symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and additional education about proper inhaler ...

The gold standard for teaching inhaler technique is an intervention called TTG, which combines assessment and education through rounds of demonstration and patient teach-back. Essentially, the patient ...

Stiolto Respimat (tiotropium bromide and olodaterol) is a brand-name drug that’s prescribed for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in adults. Stiolto Respimat comes as an inhaler that’s ...

New research from UCLA Health suggests that certain inhalers used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are not only less harmful to the environment but can also lead to slightly ...

Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans with drug coverage typically cover inhalers for COPD. But you may still be responsible for a portion of the cost. If you have chronic obstructive ...

Miami (April 29, 2026) – Guiding people on how to correctly use inhaled medications via a phone-based program can help improve technique, according to a new study in the March 2026 issue of Chronic ...

MIAMI (August 20, 2024) – Inhaler misuse leading to inadequate medication delivery impacts a person’s ability to manage symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and additional ...