COPD

Guidelines (2)

Roflumilast for the Management of Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (TA244)

23 February 2012

COPD: Management in Adults (NICE)

28 June 2010

Summary of NICE guidance on COPD treatment.

Tables (3)

Table: Inhalers, a Guide to Breath-Actuated Devices

19 September 2018

Key features of dry powder and aerosol inhalers.

Table: Asthma and COPD Preparations and Compatible Devices

19 September 2018

Available presentations of bronchodilators and anti-inflammatories.

Table: Oxygen Concentrators: Procedure for Prescribing

27 March 2017

Guide to ordering home oxygen supplies.

Drug Sections (1)

COPD in the News

One week of steroids 'as effective as two weeks' for severe COPD

One week of steroids 'as effective as two weeks' for severe COPD

By Chloe Harman, 16 July 2018

A shorter course of steroids lasting 3 to 7 days appears...

Capsule inhalation warning for tiotropium inhaler

Capsule inhalation warning for tiotropium inhaler

By Sandhiya Sodha, 24 May 2018

Train patients prescribed Braltus (tiotropium) in the...

Three-quarters of COPD cases linked to childhood risk factors

Three-quarters of COPD cases linked to childhood risk factors

By Sandhiya Sodha, 12 April 2018

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) frequently...

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