COPD, Asthma

First New Treatment in 50 Years for Asthma Attacks and COPD ‘Could be a Game-Changer’
The first new treatment for asthma attacks in 50 years is a drug already available—and it’s 4x more effective than steroid tablets.
This Is a 'Game-Changer' in Treatment of Asthma, COPD
Treatment for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which contributed to Sinead O'Connor's death last year, has been "stuck in the 20th century." But no longer, says Dr. Sanjay Ramakrishnan of the University of Western Australia,
New injection treatment could be a game-changer for people with asthma and COPD
An injection given during some asthma and COPD attacks is more effective than the current treatment of steroid tablets, reducing the need for further treatment by 30%.
Existing asthma drug found to be ‘game-changer’ in asthma and COPD attacks
A drug already used in the treatment of severe asthma could help treat exacerbations in asthma and COPD, a UK trial has found.
“Game-Changer” Drug Is First New Asthma Attack Treatment In 50 Years
For the first time in half a century, scientists have hit on a new treatment for asthma attacks. Clinical trial results have shown that a drug called benralizumab is effective at treating acute attacks of both asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD),
New Drug For Asthma And COPD Is The First Found in 50 Years
Every 30 seconds, someone in the world will experience a flare-up of their asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) symptoms.
COPD Care: Thousands of Kiwis with common lung disease could benefit from new Australia care - specialist
Leading New Zealand health expert Lutz Beckert wants a new Australian Government standard of care for chronic obstructive ...
Vitamin B3 Could Revolutionize COPD Treatment: New Study Offers Hope for Millions
A new study suggests that nicotinamide riboside (a form of vitamin B3) may reduce lung inflammation in COPD patients, with ...
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COPD patient receives world's first robotic double lung transplant
A 57-year-old woman with COPD has received the world's first fully robotic double lung transplant. The breakthrough surgery ...
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GOLD COPD 2025 Report: Key Spirometry and Drug Updates, New Emphasis on CVD, PH
The 2025 GOLD COPD report has a new emphasis on CV disease and PH in COPD and major updates on new drugs, climate change, and ...
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Mayo Clinic Q&A: Tips for living with COPD
I was diagnosed with COPD last year after struggling with multiple symptoms. I quit smoking over 10 years ago, but I'm ...
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New COPD care is here, but patients first need accurate diagnosis
ABINGTON, Pa. (WPVI) -- Understanding and treating COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is one of the most active ...
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What is COPD and what are the symptoms?
People with respiratory diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or severe asthma, can be ...
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New study shows promising results for COPD treatment
A new study shows that a form of vitamin B3 can reduce lung inflammation in COPD patients. The researchers hope it will pave the way for new treatment options.
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Young Adults with Metabolic Syndrome at Higher Risk of COPD
Discover how metabolic syndrome raises COPD risk in young adults. Learn about the study linking MetS components to ...