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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
(COPD)
Summary
9653
relevant articles (785 outcomes,
1909 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
:
93 outcomes 224 studies in 1204 results
: IBA
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Adrenal Cortex Hormones (Corticosteroids)
:
69 outcomes 93 studies in 569 results
: IBA
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tiotropium (Spiriva)
:
68 outcomes 83 studies in 217 results
:
FDA 1
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Ipratropium (Ipratropium Bromide)
:
45 outcomes 74 studies in 236 results
:
FDA 32
Generic
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Bronchodilator Agents (Bronchodilators)
:
43 outcomes 40 studies in 370 results
: IBA
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Theophylline (Theon)
:
37 outcomes 60 studies in 346 results
:
FDA 117
Generic
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salmeterol (Serevent)
:
36 outcomes 87 studies in 187 results
:
FDA 4
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Albuterol (Salbutamol)
:
36 outcomes 62 studies in 255 results
:
FDA 89
Generic
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formoterol (Oxis)
:
33 outcomes 66 studies in 129 results
:
FDA 4
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fluticasone (Cutivate)
:
14 outcomes 51 studies in 121 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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Lung Diseases (Lung Disease)
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Dyspnea (Shortness of Breath)
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Key Therapies for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Efficacy Chart >>
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Positive-Pressure Respiration (PEEP)
:
25 outcomes 32 studies in 210 results
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Artificial Respiration (Mechanical Ventilation)
:
21 outcomes 44 studies in 338 results
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Nebulizers and Vaporizers (Inhaler)
:
20 outcomes 46 studies in 191 results
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Pneumonectomy (Lung Volume Reduction)
:
10 outcomes 13 studies in 113 results
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Lung Transplantation
:
9 outcomes 9 studies in 127 results
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