Triple therapy improves SGRQ scores in stable COPD but increases pneumonia risk compared to dual bronchodilation
Triple therapy shows some benefits for people with COPD
This systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis of inhaled maintenance therapies for stable COPD found that triple therapy provide…
Triple therapy may improve quality of life for people with COPD, but it also carries a higher risk of pneumonia.
Anti-inflammatory reliever therapy outperforms SABA-only in asthma management
Doctors suggest using anti-inflammatory reliever therapy for better asthma control and safety
This narrative review compares anti-inflammatory reliever (AIR) therapy and SMART/MART with SABA-only bronchodilators for asthma. The author…
This review looks at asthma treatments. Using anti-inflammatory reliever therapy may help people breathe easier and stay safe compared to us…
FeNO measurement shows limited diagnostic performance for asthma in school-age children
FeNO breath test shows limited accuracy for diagnosing asthma in school-age children
This observational cohort study of 1,979 school-age children found that fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) had poor discrimination for a…
A breath test for asthma showed poor accuracy in children, especially those without allergies, raising questions about its use as a standalo…
EMG measurement is feasible in primary care for stable mild to moderate COPD patients
A Simple Test Can Now Track Your COPD’s Hidden Strain
This randomized controlled trial assessed the feasibility of parasternal electromyography (EMG) in 40 participants with stable mild to moder…
A new, easy-to-use sensor can detect the extra work your breathing muscles are doing because of COPD, giving doctors a clearer picture of yo…