COPD, Asthma

First New Treatment in 50 Years for Asthma Attacks and COPD ‘Could be a Game-Changer’
The first new treatment for asthma attacks in 50 years is a drug already available—and it’s 4x more effective than steroid tablets.
First new treatment for asthma and COPD in half a century—new study
Every 30 seconds, someone in the world will experience a flare-up of their asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) symptoms. For decades, the standard treatment for these potentially life-threatening episodes has remained unchanged—treatment with steroids,
This Is a 'Game-Changer' in Treatment of Asthma, COPD
Treatment for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which contributed to Sinead O'Connor's death last year, has been "stuck in the 20th century." But no longer, says Dr. Sanjay Ramakrishnan of the University of Western Australia,
New injection treatment could be a game-changer for people with asthma and COPD
An injection given during some asthma and COPD attacks is more effective than the current treatment of steroid tablets, reducing the need for further treatment by 30%.
Revolutionary 'Game-Changer' Drug Takes the Fight to Asthma and COPD, Boasts 45% Treatment Success Leap at King's College London
A study reveals Benralizumab as a new treatment for asthma and COPD, reducing treatment failure rates significantly.
Scientists Uncover ‘Game-Changing’ Therapy for Asthma Attacks
The antibody drug benralizumab is on the fast track to becoming the first new treatment for certain kinds of asthma and COPD flare-ups seen in 50 years, following promising clinical trial data.
“Game-Changer” Drug Is First New Asthma Attack Treatment In 50 Years
For the first time in half a century, scientists have hit on a new treatment for asthma attacks. Clinical trial results have shown that a drug called benralizumab is effective at treating acute attacks of both asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD),
New Drug For Asthma And COPD Is The First Found in 50 Years
Every 30 seconds, someone in the world will experience a flare-up of their asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) symptoms.
Patient perspectives central for developing new therapies for COPD
The perspectives and priorities of people living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) should be integrated into ...
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COPD patients' perspectives should guide development of new therapies
The perspectives and priorities of people living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) should be integrated into ...
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In COPD, Luminal Airway Narrowing Linked to Respiratory Illness/Mortality
In COPD, respiratory morbidity and mortality are associated with airway luminal narrowing, a change that can be measured.
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New COPD care is here, but patients first need accurate diagnosis
ABINGTON, Pa. (WPVI) -- Understanding and treating COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is one of the most active ...
Vitamin B3 Could Revolutionize COPD Treatment: New Study Offers Hope for Millions
A new study suggests that nicotinamide riboside (a form of vitamin B3) may reduce lung inflammation in COPD patients, with ...
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GOLD COPD 2025 Report: Key Spirometry and Drug Updates, New Emphasis on CVD, PH
The 2025 GOLD COPD report has a new emphasis on CV disease and PH in COPD and major updates on new drugs, climate change, and ...
COPD Care: Thousands of Kiwis with common lung disease could benefit from new Australia care - specialist
Leading New Zealand health expert Lutz Beckert wants a new Australian Government standard of care for chronic obstructive ...
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Early Detection of COPD Risk Using Alveolar Plateau
The following is a summary of “Single breath nitrogen test as predictor of lung function decline and COPD over an 8-year ...