Safety evaluation of revefenacin at the approved dose in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A meta-analysis
Source : https://www.heartandlung.org/article/S0147-9563(21)00272-7/fulltext
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common and progressive condition characterized by persistent respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation.
Conclusion: Revefenacin at the approved dose is generally well-tolerated and safe with minimal AEs, which supports its use as a once-daily nebulized LAMA for the treatment of moderate to severe stable COPD. Additional studies are needed to complete the safety and tolerability profile.
The effects of different inhalation therapies on less symptomatic chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients in a Chinese population: a real-world study
Source : https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/07853890.2023.2192519
Abstract Abstract The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) document suggests that patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) should be divided into a less symptomatic group. Moreover,...
Conclusion: Over half of the less symptomatic patients received inhalation therapy that were inconsistent with the GOLD document recommendations in a Chinese population in the real world. In fact, the single inhaled drug of LAMA should be recommended and pulmonary function is not a good indicator for the choice of initial inhalation therapy...
Empyema Caused by Pasteurella multocida in a Patient With Chronic Obstructive Respiratory Disease Taking Inhaled Corticosteroids: A Case Report
Pasteurella multocida (P. multocida) infection develops in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are used for the treatment of COPD. Herein, we report a case of...
Conclusions/Relevance: ICS use may contribute to the onset of P. multocida infections and may be best avoided in patients with COPD who are at risk of these infections. We must be cautious whether patients using ICS for COPD have a history of unnecessary exposure to cats or dogs. Further reports should be accumulated to...
Treatment Patterns, Healthcare Utilization and Clinical Outcomes of Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Initiating Single-Inhaler Long-Acting β2-Agonist/Long-Acting Muscarinic Antagonist Dual Therapy in Primary Care in England
Some patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in England are prescribed long-acting muscarinic antagonist/long-acting β 2-agonist (LAMA/LABA) dual bronchodilator therapy. Four single-inhaler LAMA/LABA medications are available in England: aclidinium...
Conclusion: Patients initiating treatment with single-inhaler LAMA/LABA in primary care in England were unlikely to switch treatments in the first three months following initiation, but some may discontinue respiratory medication. Outcomes were similar across indexed treatments.
Early COPD diagnosis and treatment: A case report
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) refers to a group of widely diffuse diseases that cause airflow blockage characterized by persistent resp...
Conclusions/Relevance: This clinical case report highlights the usefulness of FEF25-75 evaluation in early COPD diagnosis and monitoring and confirms the efficacy of LAMA–LABA association for small airways obstruction treatment.