World COPD Day: The Misuse Of Rescue Inhalers; How Self-Medication Worsens COPD

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a progressive lung condition that causes breathing difficulties by blocking ...
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Inhaler misuse leads to mismanagement of COPD symptoms, increased exacerbations

MIAMI (August 20, 2024) – Inhaler misuse leading to inadequate medication delivery impacts a person’s ability to manage symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and additional ...
Healthline

Medicare Coverage for COPD Inhalers

Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans with drug coverage typically cover inhalers for COPD. But you may still be responsible for a portion of the cost. If you have chronic obstructive ...
News Medical

Widespread inhaler misuse in COPD patients: Need for training

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic lung condition characterized by loss of lung elasticity, which leads to dysfunctional gaseous exchange. COPD is the third leading cause of ...
Medscape

Majority of Hospitalized Patients With COPD Misuse Inhalers

Approximately two thirds of hospitalized adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) received suboptimal treatment with inhalers, mainly resulting from errors, based on data from 96 ...
Healio

Hospitalized patients with COPD misuse nearly 70% of inhalers

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact [email protected]. When a patient made a ...
MedPage Today

Switch to Dry-Powder Inhaler Worsened COPD, Asthma Patient Outcomes

Switching from a metered-dose to a dry-powder inhaler after a formulary change increased emergency department visits and hospitalizations in people with COPD or asthma. The absolute changes in risk ...