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2. Obstructive lung disease - Wikipedia

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   Obstructive lung disease is a category of respiratory disease characterized by airway obstruction. Many obstructive diseases of the lung result from narrowing (obstruction) of the smaller bronchi and larger bronchioles, often because of excessive contraction of the smooth muscle itself.

3. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - Wikipedia

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   Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a type of progressive lung disease characterized by chronic respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation. [8] GOLD 2024 defined COPD as a heterogeneous lung condition characterized by chronic respiratory symptoms (dyspnea or shortness of breath, cough, sputum production or exacerbations) due to abnormalities of the airways (bronchitis ...

4. Long-acting beta-adrenoceptor agonist - Wikipedia

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   This second medication in this combination is the synthetic inhaled corticosteroid fluticasone furoate. This product was approved by the FDA in May 2013 as once-daily inhaled therapy for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with umeclidinium bromide: Anoro Ellipta.

5. Beta2-adrenergic agonist - Wikipedia

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   They are primarily used to treat asthma and other pulmonary disorders. Bronchodilators are considered an important treatment regime for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and are usually used in combination with short acting medications and long acting medications in a combined inhaler. [1] [2]

6. Inhaler - Wikipedia

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   COPD is an obstructive lung disease due to long-term damage to the airways of the lungs. The long-term damage leads to the inability of the airways to open properly, causing airway obstruction. Inhaled medications allow patients to see improvement in symptoms and better function of daily living.

7. List of largest selling pharmaceutical products - Wikipedia

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   Drug Trade name Type Main indications Company Sales (USD millions/year) ... Asthma; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: Oct-1996: Mon-20XX 43: Alimta: Pemetrexed ...