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COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is a lung disease characterized by difficulty breathing. As this eMedTV article explains, it develops when damage to the lung occurs. This page offers an overview of COPD, including symptoms and treatment.
As this eMedTV page explains, emphysema is a condition characterized by lung damage that is usually caused by prolonged exposure to smoke and other toxins. This page provides an overview of emphysema and its causes, symptoms, and treatment options.
Spiriva is commonly used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Regular use, as this eMedTV page explains, can help keep airways open and prevent spasms. The drug's effects, possible side effects, and dosing information are also discussed.
Theophylline is a prescription medication licensed to treat airway spasms in people with asthma or COPD. This eMedTV resource offers a more in-depth look at theophylline and its uses, effects, possible side effects, and dosing information.
Common emphysema symptoms include coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. As this eMedTV article explains, symptoms generally occur in people who are at least 40 years old. This article provides a detailed list of emphysema symptoms.
Atrovent is a prescribed drug that treats chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or a runny nose. As this eMedTV page explains, Atrovent opens airways and decreases fluid production in the nasal cavity. The page also lists side effects and dosing tips.
Terbutaline is a prescription medicine that is used for treating emphysema and asthma. This page on the eMedTV Web site describes the effects of terbutaline, explains when and how to take the medication, and offers dosing information for the drug.
Combivent is typically prescribed to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This eMedTV article explains how Combivent works, describes the effects of the medication, and lists potential side effects that can occur.
Serevent is a prescription drug that is used for treating airway spasms due to asthma or COPD. This page on the eMedTV Web site takes an in-depth look at Serevent uses, side effects, strengths, and general dosing guidelines.
Albuterol sulfate is a prescription drug that is used to treat airway spasms caused by asthma or COPD. This eMedTV page describes various albuterol sulfate products, explains how the medication works, and lists possible side effects that may occur.
Foradil is a prescribed medicine approved to treat or prevent airway spasms and exercise-induced asthma. This eMedTV article explains how the drug works, highlights some potential side effects, and offers tips on when and how to take the medication.
Brovana is a prescription medicine approved for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. This eMedTV resource explains how Brovana works, describes the effects of the drug, and offers information on when and how to take the medication.
If you suffer from bronchospasms caused by asthma or COPD, your doctor may prescribe the Advair Diskus. This eMedTV page takes an in-depth look at how this new type of inhaler is used and how it works to open up the airways to the lungs.
The four stages of emphysema include: at-risk, mild emphysema, moderate emphysema, and severe emphysema. This eMedTV article provides an overview of these stages and explains that they are identified through a breathing test called spirometry.
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.
This section of the eMedTV Web site describes the four COPD stages in detail, including how the symptoms get progressively worse with each stage and tests used to make the determination. The stages include at risk, mild, moderate, and severe.
Xopenex HFA is a prescription medicine that is used for the prevention and treatment of airway spasms. This eMedTV Web page explains how the Xopenex HFA inhaler works, lists possible side effects that may occur, and describes the effects of the drug.
As this eMedTV article explains, there are several types of emphysema treatment, including medication, surgery, and pulmonary rehabilitation. This article offers an in-depth look at these and other treatment options for emphysema.