Adherence to Inhalation Devices in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Luis Fernando Valladales-Restrepo,1– 3 María Camila Oyuela-Gutiérrez,3 Ana Camila Delgado-Araujo,1 Juliana Calvo-Salazar,1 Daniel Osorio-Bustamante,3 Cesar Eduardo Lerma-Barco,3 Jorge Enrique Machado-Alba1 1Grupo de Investigación en Farmacoepidemiología ...
Valladales-Restrepo LF +6 more
doaj
COPD and glycopyrronium responsiveness assessment: An appraisal
Clinical Trial Registration: ECR/159/Inst/WB/2013/RR-20 Background: Glycopyrronium bromide (a long-acting antimuscarinic agent: LAMA) appears pharmacokinetically suitable for testing bronchodilator responsiveness as salbutamol (short-acting β2-agonist ...
Parthasarathi Bhattacharyya +5 more
doaj +1 more source
Combination formoterol and inhaled steroid versus beta(2)-agonist as relief medication for chronic asthma in adults and children (Review) [PDF]
Background Formoterol has a fast onset of action and can therefore be used to relieve symptoms of asthma. A combination inhaler can deliver formoterol with different doses of inhaled corticosteroid; when used as a reliever both drugs will be delivered ...
Adams +46 more
core +1 more source
Pharmacologic Therapies for Preventing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations: A Comprehensive Review [PDF]
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive respiratory disorder characterized by acute exacerbations that accelerate disease progression, increase hospitalizations, and elevate mortality.
Hyun Woo Lee
doaj +1 more source
Overprescription of short-acting β2 agonists: reflections from the SABINA study in Brazil
Objective: To assess prescription patterns for short-acting b2 agonists (SABAs) and other asthma medications in asthma patients treated by specialists and participating in the SABA use IN Asthma (SABINA) study in Brazil.
Martti Anton Antila +7 more
doaj +2 more sources
Calcium and potassium channels are involved in curcumin relaxant effect on tracheal smooth muscles
Context Curcumin, the active component of Curcuma longa L. (Zingiberaceae), exhibits a wide variety of biological activities including vasodilation and anti-inflammation.
Bahman Emami +7 more
doaj +1 more source
Deaths certified as asthma and use of medical services: A national case-control study [PDF]
This is an open access publication. The official published version can be accessed from the link below.Background: Studies have linked asthma death to either increased or decreased use of medical services.
Anderson, H +8 more
core +2 more sources
Pathophysiology, clinical manifestation, and treatment of tuberculosis-associated chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a narrative review [PDF]
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of respiratory morbidity and mortality, most often linked to smoking. However, growing evidence indicates that previous tuberculosis (TB) infection is also a critical risk factor for COPD ...
Joon Young Choi
doaj +1 more source
Combination inhaled steroid and long-acting beta2-agonist versus tiotropium for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [PDF]
Background Combination therapy (inhaled corticosteroids and long-acting beta(2)-agonists) and tiotropium are both used in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Appleton +20 more
core +1 more source
Nanozymes for Non‐Neoplastic Diseases: Catalytic Therapy Redefined
Non‐neoplastic diseases pose a significant health burden. Nanozymes, enzyme‐like nanomaterials, offer promising strategies for regulating oxidative stress and inflammation. This review explores their development, structure–function relationships, and therapeutic potential, with a focus on precision medicine through targeted delivery and multimodal ...
Ling Mei +8 more
wiley +1 more source

