DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was recently diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Why do I have different inhalers? Bronchodilators commonly are prescribed for people with COPD.

—Long-acting bronchodilators are recommended for initial maintenance of COPD. A new study compares the cardiovascular safety of 2 common treatment options. Reviewed by Ware Kuschner, MD, Professor of ...

A: Bronchodilators commonly are prescribed for people with COPD. Bronchodilators relax the muscles around your airways so that you can breathe better. They usually come in the form of an inhaler, ...

Patients with COPD also have a high prevalence of CVD. Bronchodilators prescribed for symptomatic COPD control may also contribute to cardiovascular risk. In accordance with treatment guidelines, most ...

OBSTRUCTIVE pulmonary emphysema, as the term is used here, refers to a chronic progressive process manifested clinically by dyspnea, which most commonly makes its appearance in middle-aged or elderly ...

Even though there's no cure for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), there are many treatments that make you feel better, stay active, live longer, and just breathe easier. When you have ...

Researchers have found that dual bronchodilators -- long-lasting inhalers that relax the airways and make it easier to breathe -- do little to help people who do not have chronic obstructive pulmonary ...

While there is currently no cure for emphysema, various medications can help manage it. These may include bronchodilators, steroids, and antibiotics. They aim to manage symptoms, improve quality of ...

Researchers supported by the National Institutes of Health have found that dual bronchodilators – long-lasting inhalers that relax the airways and make it easier to breathe – do little to help people ...