The gold standard for the diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is spirometry, but there are barriers to its use in primary care. Patients were recruited from 36 general practices ...

*Identify opportunities and threats that will impact the Australian asthma/COPD market as a whole and key brands and pipeline products in particular. *Quantify the future size and Scope of the ...

Spirometry is the ‘gold standard’ for diagnosing asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) but is rarely used in general practice. Doctor diagnoses were available for 278 patients: ...

COPD is defined as a preventable and treatable disease associated with significant extrapulmonary consequences that may contribute to severity. The pulmonary component of COPD is characterised by ...

March 11, 2011 — A combination of 4 blood proteins may serve as biomarkers to help clinicians distinguish patients with asthma from those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Australian ...

The tobacco giant behind the Marlboro man has sparked outrage in medical circles over a bid to invest in a company that develops inhaler technology, which could see it profit from the smoking-related ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of lung conditions that include chronic bronchitis and emphysema. It’s a chronic condition that makes breathing difficult, and can lead to ...

COPD Severity and Life Expectancy Doctors use a classification system called the Global Initiative on Obstructive Lung Disease (or GOLD) system to determine how severe your COPD is. It's based on how ...

Tiotropium (as bromide monohydrate) 18 micrograms powder for inhalation in capsules for use with LupinHaler is indicated for the long-term maintenance treatment of bronchospasm and dyspnea associated ...

COPD cannot be reversed. However, quitting smoking, managing any allergies, and following an exercise program may help slow its progression. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of ...

Who helps you manage your COPD? It’s more than just one doctor. It’s a medical care team. What Kind of Doctors Treat COPD? Your COPD care team includes providers who prescribe medicine, guide therapy ...