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FDA approves Ohtuvayre as maintenance treatment for COPD
The FDA has approved the phosphodiesterase enzyme 3 and 4 inhibitor ensifentrine, now named Ohtuvayre, for treating adults with COPD, according to a manufacturer-issued press release.
More LGBTQ+ individuals report, have increased odds for COPD
COPD appeared more frequently and was more likely in an LGBTQ+ population vs. a heterosexual and/or cisgender population, according to research published in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases: Journal of the COPD Foundation.
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How to breathe life into respiratory drug development
We are currently experiencing a renaissance in the treatment landscape for respiratory disease, but we can do better.
Triple therapy inhaler improves lung hyperinflation, exercise endurance time in COPD
SAN DIEGO — An inhaler with beclomethasone dipropionate, formoterol fumarate and glycopyrronium lowered lung hyperinflation in patients with COPD, according to research presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference.
Q&A: Discussing ensifentrine for COPD ahead of FDA decision
The FDA is expected to make a decision on ensifentrine to treat patients with COPD by June 26.
Race-neutral lung function equations identify severe COPD in Black smokers
Use of race-neutral/race-free equations to find FEV1 revealed that some Black smokers had more severe COPD than previously found with race-specific equations, according to results published in CHEST.
ICER council votes on effectiveness of add-on ensifentrine for COPD
During a Midwest Comparative Effectiveness Public Advisory Council public meeting, 11 of 15 members believed current evidence was adequate in showing the net health benefit of ensifentrine plus maintenance therapy.
Lung cancer screening program identifies airways disease in previously undiagnosed COPD
SAN DIEGO — More than 75% of individuals who underwent lung cancer screening without a reported history of COPD had airways disease, according to research presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference.
Young smoker CT scans show lung abnormalities, lung function loss over 3 years
SAN DIEGO — Lung abnormalities appeared more frequently on CT scans from young current smokers vs. never smokers, according to research presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference.
Adults with food insecurity have reduced lung function, elevated COPD symptom burden
SAN DIEGO — Lung function decreased and COPD symptom burden increased among adults with vs. without food insecurity, according to research presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference.
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