A small proportion of veterans who went from a metered-dose inhaler to a dry-powder inhaler had to revert to the metered-dose ...

However Symbicort is now facing imminent generic ... creating a range of drugs and drug combinations delivered via dry powder inhaler and metered dose inhaler devices. The companies anticipate ...

Boehringer Ingelheim’s Spiriva and AstraZeneca’s Symbicort. Its biggest competitor is GSK, which also has a new dual bronchodilator Anoro Ellipta. Results from GSK's combination have ...

This group also includes SMART drugs like Symbicort (budesonide and formoterol fumarate dihydrate). Long-acting bronchodilators should not be used for an acute asthma attack or severe difficulty with ...

Asthma can cause excess mucus buildup in the lungs, leading to chest congestion. It usually worsens when you have a respiratory infection or when your allergies are acting up. However, you can also ...

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 ...

Inhalers for COPD provide steroids, bronchodilators, or combination drugs. The three types differ in the mechanism by which the medication is inhaled and have different instructions for use. If ...

A man, 50, was taken to Little Company of Mary Hospital for smoke inhalation and was listed in good condition. A second male was also inside the house but was not hurt. No other injuries were ...

Asthma–chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) overlap syndrome (ACOS) is a commonly encountered yet loosely defined clinical entity. ACOS accounts for approximately 15–25% of the ...

Health insurance rules capping monthly out-of-pocket costs for insulin, asthma inhalers, and epinephrine injectors took effect on New Year’s Day. The provisions, required under a law Gov. Phil Murphy ...