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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
(COPD)
Summary
10658
relevant articles (859 outcomes,
2138 trials/studies)
found for this Disease
Description:
A disease of chronic diffuse irreversible airflow obstruction. Subcategories of COPD include CHRONIC BRONCHITIS and PULMONARY EMPHYSEMA.
Also Known As:
COPD; COAD; Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease; Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive; Airflow Obstructions, Chronic Show All >>
Key Drugs and Agents for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Efficacy Chart >>
Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
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Oxygen
:
96 outcomes 235 studies in 1264 results
: IBA
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tiotropium (Spiriva)
:
79 outcomes 103 studies in 284 results
:
FDA 1
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Adrenal Cortex Hormones (Corticosteroids)
:
73 outcomes 103 studies in 647 results
: IBA
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Ipratropium (Ipratropium Bromide)
:
47 outcomes 75 studies in 246 results
:
FDA 32
Generic
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Bronchodilator Agents (Bronchodilators)
:
43 outcomes 44 studies in 406 results
: IBA
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salmeterol (Serevent)
:
40 outcomes 104 studies in 218 results
:
FDA 4
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formoterol (Oxis)
:
40 outcomes 81 studies in 157 results
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FDA 4
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Theophylline (Theon)
:
39 outcomes 63 studies in 359 results
:
FDA 117
Generic
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Albuterol (Salbutamol)
:
38 outcomes 66 studies in 266 results
:
FDA 89
Generic
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fluticasone (Cutivate)
:
19 outcomes 64 studies in 147 results
:
FDA 23
Generic
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Diseases Related to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Asthma (Bronchial Asthma)
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Respiratory Insufficiency (Respiratory Failure)
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Dyspnea (Shortness of Breath)
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Obstructive Lung Diseases (Obstructive Lung Disease)
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Key Therapies for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Efficacy Chart >>
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Positive-Pressure Respiration (PEEP)
:
28 outcomes 37 studies in 221 results
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Nebulizers and Vaporizers (Inhaler)
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22 outcomes 49 studies in 214 results
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Artificial Respiration (Mechanical Ventilation)
:
22 outcomes 48 studies in 364 results
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Pneumonectomy (Lung Volume Reduction)
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11 outcomes 14 studies in 123 results
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Lung Transplantation
:
9 outcomes 9 studies in 147 results
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