Today, Nuance Pharma ("Nuance") announced that the Hong Kong Drug Office approved Ohtuvayre® (ensifentrine) for the maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in adult ...

A new COPD drug, developed by Verona Pharma, was approved by the FDA Wednesday. The drug, ensifentrine, is the first new type of maintenance treatment for COPD in over a decade. In clinical trials, ...

David Mannino is co-founder and chief medical officer of the COPD Foundation. He's an internal medicine doctor with a specialty in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine at University of ...

Researchers estimate the number of people globally living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) will hit 600 million by 2050. There are certain risk factors for COPD, including obesity and ...

Over-the-counter (OTC) inhalers are not approved for treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Aside from the fact that they are ineffective for COPD, these inhalers can pose risks ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved the first generic Symbicort drug used to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which are two common pulmonary health ...

May 23, 2025 -- The FDA has approved the asthma drug Nucala for adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It is the second biologic therapy approved for the condition, following the ...

Merck is expanding its pipeline and portfolio of cardio-pulmonary disease treatments by acquiring Verona Pharma plc. The Rahway pharma giant announced the deal for the biopharmaceutical company ...

AJMC®: How is COPD definitively diagnosed in clinical practice, and how does this disease create a clinical burden on patients and caregivers? Dr Rali: COPD diagnosis requires both clinical context ...

Trelegy Ellipta (fluticasone furoate/umeclidinium/vilanterol) is a prescription drug used to treat COPD. With COPD, you have lung damage that worsens over time ...

The Food and Drug Administration on Friday rejected Sunovion Pharmaceuticals’ treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The late-stage drug is intended to serve as a long-term treatment for ...