Poor treatment of asthma and COPD puts a huge burden on the NHS. For example, £1 billion is spent on asthma treatment in the UK each year and represents 60,000 to 65,000 hospital admissions. In ...

Various types of inhalers, including short- and long-lasting options, are available for managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). A person can get a COPD inhaler through Medicare Part ...

Emerging evidence shows glucose-lowering medications may have the potential to improve chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ...

Compared with control patients, invited patients spent less out-of-pocket. Patients with COPD had better inhaler adherence when invited to enroll in a program that lowers cost sharing for ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is among the most common breathing conditions. It's the result of damaged lung tissue.

Many inhalers that are vital for patients with asthma or COPD are associated with societal harms that can worsen the very diseases the products are designed to treat. How can this dilemma be resolved?

Medicare usually covers the cost of inhalers for people with asthma, COPD, or certain other conditions under Part D or Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans. With Medicare coverage, you may still have ...

Many people with COPD have other conditions like diabetes or high cholesterol, too. Managing several conditions can be ...

China: A recent multicenter randomized controlled trial has highlighted the potential benefits of acupuncture as a ...