Testosterone Replacement Therapy Can Slow Men’s COPD, Study Finds

Testosterone replacement therapy can help slow the progression of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in men, a new study shows. Men with COPD tend to experience shortness of breath, leading physicians to prescribe them long-term steroid-based medications. While these medications help treat pulmonary symptoms, they are also associated with…

Switching from Seretide to Ultibro Breezhaler Seen to Be Safe, Effective in COPD Patients

Results from Novartis’ FLASH clinical trial show that switching patients with moderate-to-severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) from treatment with Seretide to Ultibro Breezhaler improved lung function. Ultibro Breezhaler was also found to be well-tolerated by patients. Seretide is an inhaled corticosteroid, and its long-term use can be associated with several side…