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Greenhouse gas emissions higher with metered-dose vs. dry-powder, soft-mist inhalers
Metered-dose inhalers had higher estimated greenhouse gas emissions than dry-powder and soft-mist inhalers but cost less than these propellant-free inhalers, according to a research letter published in JAMA.
Gum bleeding raises odds for asthma symptoms, COPD 10 years later
Odds for asthma symptoms, COPD and chronic bronchitis went up if individuals reported earlier “often/always” vs. “never” gum bleeding, according to a poster presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress.
BODE index score does not change dupilumab efficacy in COPD with type 2 inflammation
Dupilumab’s impact on exacerbation rate and lung function in adults with COPD and type 2 inflammation did not differ based on BODE index score, according to a poster presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress.
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Clinicians talk COPD inhaler costs on X in first half of 2024
In the first half of 2024, several U.S. health care professionals discussed the price of inhalers for patients with COPD on X, formerly Twitter, according to a tracker from Creation Healthcare.
Text message reminders improve inhaler adherence in asthma, COPD
Adults with asthma and/or COPD who received 23 text messages about preventer inhaler use over 26 weeks had improved inhaler adherence, according to a poster presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress.
Speech features change during onset, peak of COPD exacerbation
Patients with COPD experience changes in voice pitch and jitter during the onset and peak of an exacerbation, according to a poster presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress.
Itepekimab lowers exacerbation rate in former smokers with COPD
Receiving itepekimab led to a 51% lower adjusted annualized exacerbation rate in former smokers with moderate/severe COPD and exacerbation history, according to a poster presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress.
Dupilumab lowers symptom burden in COPD, type 2 inflammation
At 52 weeks, adults with moderate/severe COPD and type 2 inflammation receiving dupilumab vs. placebo showed more improved symptom scores, according to a poster presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress.
Air pollution, genetics increase risks for COPD among patients with asthma
Air pollution and genetic susceptibility increased the risks for progression from asthma to COPD, according to a study presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress.
Pooled BOREAS, NOTUS analysis: Dupilumab beneficial in COPD with type 2 inflammation
Dupilumab led to improvement and was safe in adults with moderate to severe COPD and type 2 inflammation at week 52, according to a pooled analysis of BOREAS and NOTUS presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress.
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