COPD-asthma overlap ‘needs greater recognition’ – from News-Medical.Net – News-Medical.net

COPD-asthma overlap 'needs greater recognition' – from News-Medical.Net
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The authors found that patients with overlap COPD-asthma were more likely to be women (55.2 vs 24.2%), to never have smoked (56.7 vs 19.5%), and have a significantly higher body mass index (29.1 vs 27.8 kg/m2) than non-overlap patients. However

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COPD-asthma cases set to grow in Europe as people live longer – PMLiVE

COPD-asthma cases set to grow in Europe as people live longer
PMLiVE
In an assessment of 845 people aged at least 85 in the UK, 20 per cent of men and 21 per cent of women had either asthma or COPD. But when participants undertook a spirometry test to measure lung function, 50 per cent of women showed airflow
NHS told to prepare for elderly COPD riseGP online
People aged 85 years and over have high burden of respiratory conditionsNews-Medical.net

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COPD-asthma market to reach $47bn in 2017 – PMLiVE


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COPD-asthma market to reach $47bn in 2017
PMLiVE
The global market for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) drugs is set to reach $47bn in 2017 according to a new report. US market research firm BCC Research estimates that the market for prescription drugs in these respiratory
Global Markets for Asthma, COPD Drugs to Hit $47 Billion in 2017news Stories
Meet held to discuss respiratory diseasesThe Hindu
Global Markets for Asthma & COPD Drugs to hit $47 Billion in 2017MarketWatch (press release)

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GSK, Theravance seek FDA, European approval of COPD/asthma drug – Upstart (blog)

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Soda Consumption Linked to COPD/Asthma – About – News & Issues


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Soda Consumption Linked to COPD/Asthma
About – News & Issues
As published in the Journal of Respirology, researchers have actually found a link between soft drink consumption, COPD and asthma. The study consisted of 16907 participants aged 16 years and older. Self-reported data was collected between March,
Asthma connected to fizzy drinksThe Guardian
Drinking large amounts of soft drinks associated with asthma and COPDMedical Xpress
Soda Linked to Lung DiseaseMedPage Today
U.S. News & World Report –ABC7Chicago.com
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GSK and Theravance to file COPD/asthma drug – The Pharma Letter


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GSK and Theravance to file COPD/asthma drug
The Pharma Letter
For asthma, GSK plans to submit an application in Europe in mid-2012 and will continue discussions with the Food and Drug Administration on the regulatory requirements for a US asthma indication. Despite some mixed clinical trial results with Relovair
GSK, Theravance report completion of Relovair studies in COPD and asthmaPharmaceutical Business Review
GSK and Theravance Announce Initial Outcomes From Pivotal Phase III Studies MarketWatch (press release)
Theravance Falls Most in 3 Years After Glaxo Drug FailsBusinessWeek
Zenopa –TheStreet.com –Evening Standard
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Ventura bags major US partner for COPD/asthma combo copy – Pharma Times

Ventura bags major US partner for COPD/asthma combo copy
Pharma Times
division of an undisclosed leading international pharmaceutical company" for VR315, a combination therapy for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma that is widely thought to be a generic version of GlaxoSmithKline's blockbuster Advair.
Vectura Signs Up US Partner For VR315 Lung DrugNASDAQ
Vectura signs US license agreement for VR315 productStock Market Wire
Vectura gets new US partner for copy of lung drugReuters
The Pharma Letter –Pharmaceutical Business Review
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Free Screening Offered To Those With Family History Of COPD/Asthma And Other … – WFTV Orlando

Free Screening Offered To Those With Family History Of COPD/Asthma And Other
WFTV Orlando
Individuals with family history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, or any form of lung disease will benefit from this screening. The screening consists of a simple finger stick (fasting is not

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