In recent years, 'long-acting' bronchodilators have been introduced. Long-acting bronchodilators have an extended period of action that reduces the need for multiple dosing, and are also more ...

Medically reviewed by Brian Bezack, DOInhaler colors often are used to identify specific types of inhalers (such as blue for ...

Tiotropium, the first-choice long-acting bronchodilator in COPD, has been studied in severe asthmatics and in COPD patients with a history of asthma, showing an additional bronchodilator effect on ...

If an inhaled steroid does not help or does not relieve your symptoms enough, current guidelines from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute recommend adding a long-acting bronchodilator ...

A new study suggests COPD patients experience improved lung function and breathlessness after direct switch from long-acting bronchodilators or steroid containing combination therapies to ...