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DuoResp Spiromax

DuoResp Spiromax (budesonide; formoterol fumarate dihydrate) is used in the treatment of asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Brimica Genuair 340/12

Brimica Genuair 340/12 (aclidinium bromide; eformoterol fumarate dihydrate) is a dry powder inhaler used in the treatment of COPD.

Bretaris Genuair

Bretaris Genuair (aclidinium bromide) is an anticholinergic bronchodilator that helps to open the airways and relieve symptoms of COPD.

Genes that affect lung function

Researchers from The University of Western Australia and Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital in collaboration with the Busselton Health Study are part of […]

Reducing infection in chronic lung disease

Reducing the impact of virus infections in patients with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other chronic inflammatory lung […]
Asthma inhaler

Exposure to cigarette smoke and flu virus may prevent lung medications working …

New study backs up observations in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients showing reduced effectiveness of symptom-reliever medication (B2-adrenoceptor agonists) in […]

New Pulmonary Rehab Education Portal Helps Patients C.O.P.E. with Lung Disease

Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) can now complete the education component of pulmonary rehabilitation via a new, free, […]

1 in 5 Australians affected by multiple chronic diseases

About half of all Australians have a chronic disease, and around 20% have at least two, according to new data […]

Study lists top 10 causes of ill health in Australia

Lower back pain is the leading cause of ill health in Australians according to an international study, supported by University […]

Deadly TB’s Link To Common Lung Disease Revealed

Australian scientists have shown an important link between two, previously unconnected, serious lung diseases: tuberculosis and COPD. COPD is a […]
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