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Is there any progress being made on medications to relieve the symptoms of severe copd?
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Consult your doctor: I recommend that you consult your primary care physician or pulmonologist about the specifics of drugs out there. Speriva is a newer drug on the market. But again consult your physician.
Answered 7/20/2012
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Yes: There are many of agents. Some examples are: spiriva (tiotroprium ) has been around for a while and is effective at helping shortness of breath. A new drug called Daliresp (roflumilast) has been approved for COPD use. For advanced COPD there is role for mechanical therapies as well ( surgical and now bronchoscopic lung volume reduction) in select patients. COPD patients should speak with their md.
Answered 6/25/2014
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