COPD Articles A-Z
Common COPD symptoms include sputum production, coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. This eMedTV resource provides a detailed look at symptoms associated with this disease, including factors that can make them worse.
COPD treatment options include bronchodilators, steroids, oxygen therapy, and pulmonary rehab. This page from the eMedTV archives describes these and other treatment options, and explains how they help relieve symptoms and make breathing easier.
Drug Interactions With Fluticasone and Salmeterol
This eMedTV article describes some of the drug interactions with fluticasone and salmeterol that can occur with medications such as certain antidepressants, beta blockers, or MAOIs. This page also explains how these interactions can lead to problems.
Drug Interactions With Fluticasone HFA
This eMedTV page lists some of the drugs that can potentially interact with fluticasone HFA (like protease inhibitors). Drug interactions with fluticasone HFA can raise your risk of side effects by increasing the level of fluticasone HFA in your blood.
Drug Interactions With Levalbuterol
This eMedTV article explains that drug interactions with levalbuterol can occur with medications such as digoxin or MAOIs. This page lists some of the other drugs that may interact with levalbuterol and describes the problems that can occur.
Drug Interactions With Pirbuterol
Diuretics, beta blockers, and MAOIs are among the drugs that can potentially interact with pirbuterol. This eMedTV article lists other drugs that can lead to drug interactions with pirbuterol and describes the problems that may result.
Drug Interactions With Terbutaline
Beta blockers and certain diuretics are among the drugs that can potentially interact with terbutaline. This eMedTV page describes how drug interactions with terbutaline can increase your risk of a number of serious side effects, among other things.
DuoNeb is a prescription drug used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This eMedTV Web page explains how the medication works and outlines general dosing guidelines. Due Neb is a common misspelling of DuoNeb.
DuoNeb can be used to prevent airway spasms due to COPD. This eMedTV article provides a detailed overview of DuoNeb, including information on how the drug works, potential side effects, and tips on when and how to use the nebulizer.
It is not known whether DuoNeb passes through breast milk. This selection from the eMedTV library discusses DuoNeb and breastfeeding in more detail, explaining why there has not been any research done on whether the drug passes through breast milk.
In studies, one of the ingredients in DuoNeb caused birth defects in pregnant animals. This page of the eMedTV Web site discusses DuoNeb and pregnancy in more detail, and explains when a healthcare provider may prescribe the drug to pregnant women.
The standard DuoNeb dosage for treating COPD is one 3-mL vial inhaled four times a day using a nebulizer. This eMedTV Web page discusses general DuoNeb dosing guidelines and provides some tips for when and how to use the medication.
A few of the drugs that may interact with DuoNeb include digoxin, pramlintide, and beta blockers. This eMedTV article outlines the medications that may lead to DuoNeb drug interactions and describes the complications these interactions may cause.
DuoNeb is an inhalation solution used for treating COPD. This eMedTV article presentation includes information on DuoNeb, such as possible side effects and interactions.
People who take too much DuoNeb may have overdose symptoms such as chest pain, a dry mouth, and seizures. This eMedTV resource describes the possible effects of a DuoNeb overdose and explains how such an overdose is treated.
Some common side effects of DuoNeb include a sore throat, chest pain, and diarrhea. This eMedTV segment discusses DuoNeb side effects in more detail, including those that may require immediate medical attention (such as an irregular heart rhythm).
DuoNeb is used for treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in adults. This eMedTV resource explains how this prescription medication works and takes an in-depth look at DuoNeb uses, including an "off-label" use for treating asthma.
DuoNeb Warnings and Precautions
DuoNeb can affect the heart rate and blood pressure, and may not be safe for use during pregnancy. This eMedTV segment lists other DuoNeb warnings and precautions to be aware of prior to starting the medicine and explains who should avoid the drug.
Emphysema is a lung disease caused by long-term exposure to smoke or other toxins. This eMedTV resource briefly describes emphysema and provides a link to more in-depth information. Emphasema is a common misspelling of emphysema.
Shortness of breath and a cough that doesn't go away are among the symptoms of emphysema. This eMedTV article describes some of the most common emphysema symptoms. Emphasema symptoms is a common misspelling of emphysema symptoms.
Emphysema, as this eMedTV Web page explains, is a degenerative disease of the airway and lungs that is most often caused by smoking. This page also describes common symptoms and treatment options. Emphasima is a common misspelling of emphysema.
This eMedTV segment describes emphysema, a disease of the lungs and airways most often caused by smoking. Shortness of breath is a typical symptom of the condition. Emphazema is a common misspelling of emphysema.
Emphysema is a degenerative lung disease often caused by smoking. This eMedTV resource provides an overview of the condition, including symptoms and treatment, and includes a link to more information. Emphazima is a common misspelling of emphysema.
This eMedTV page takes a brief look at emphysema -- a degenerative lung disease often caused by smoking. Common symptoms and treatment options are discussed, and a link to more information is provided. Emphesema is a common misspelling of emphysema.
Emphysema is a disease that can occur after prolonged assault on lung tissues by cigarette smoke or toxins. This eMedTV article further explores emphysema and discusses its causes and symptoms. Emphezema is a common misspelling of emphysema.