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February 5, 2019 News by Santiago Gisler

Flu Vaccine Reduces Severe Outcomes in COPD Patients, Canadian Study Shows

People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have an increased risk of severe illness, hospitalization, and death if they become infected with the influenza virus, according to a Canadian study. Researchers emphasize that getting a flu vaccine can significantly reduce these risks. The study, published in the journal…

October 30, 2018 News by Vijaya Iyer, PhD

COPD Patients Begin to Receive Synairgen’s Therapy SNG001 for Flu, Colds in Phase 2 Trial

Treatment administration has started in the second part of a Phase 2 trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of Synairgen‘s inhaled therapeutic candidate SNG001 in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with a confirmed flu or cold virus. SNG001 is an inhaled interferon-beta (IFN-beta) therapy developed to help…

June 26, 2018 News by Alice Melão, MSc

Synairgen’s Antiviral Therapy SNG001 Proven Safe for COPD Patients in Phase 2 Trial

Preliminary results from a Phase 2 trial show that Synairgen’s investigative therapy SNG001 is well-tolerated by patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The ongoing two-part Phase 2 trial, called SG015 (2017-003679-75), is evaluating the safety and effectiveness of SNG001 to prevent acute worsening of COPD symptoms…

August 3, 2017 Social Clips by Wendy Henderson

Tips for Avoiding Pneumonia and Other Exacerbations When You Have COPD

Having a chronic lung condition such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can make you more susceptible to dangerous lung infections like pneumonia. However, according to the COPD Foundation, there are ways you can avoid developing pneumonia and other exacerbations. MORE: 10 questions for your doctor or…

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