Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Summary

Networked: 14296 relevant articles (1123 outcomes, 2925 trials/studies) for this Disease

Key Drugs and Agents for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

1. tiotropium (Spiriva) : 118 outcomes 183 studies in 473 results : FDA 1
   
2. Oxygen : 107 outcomes 252 studies in 1427 results : IBA
   
3. Adrenal Cortex Hormones (Corticosteroids) : 87 outcomes 139 studies in 855 results : IBA
   
4. Bronchodilator Agents (Bronchodilators) : 63 outcomes 73 studies in 568 results : IBA
   
5. formoterol (Oxis) : 58 outcomes 119 studies in 235 results : FDA 5
   
6. salmeterol (Serevent) : 54 outcomes 139 studies in 308 results : FDA 4
   
7. Ipratropium (Ipratropium Bromide) : 50 outcomes 76 studies in 277 results : FDA 32 Generic
   
8. Albuterol (Salbutamol) : 39 outcomes 68 studies in 300 results : FDA 92 Generic
   
9. Theophylline (Theon) : 39 outcomes 66 studies in 371 results : FDA 119 Generic
   
10. fluticasone (Cutivate) : 26 outcomes 86 studies in 213 results : FDA 23 Generic
    

Diseases Related to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

1. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
2. Asthma (Bronchial Asthma)
3. Dyspnea (Shortness of Breath)
4. Obstructive Lung Diseases (Obstructive Lung Disease)
5. Respiratory Insufficiency (Respiratory Failure)

Key Therapies for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

1. Positive-Pressure Respiration (PEEP) : 30 outcomes 33 studies in 258 results
   
2. Nebulizers and Vaporizers (Inhaler) : 26 outcomes 55 studies in 255 results
   
3. Artificial Respiration (Mechanical Ventilation) : 25 outcomes 56 studies in 434 results
   
4. Pneumonectomy (Lung Volume Reduction) : 11 outcomes 10 studies in 141 results
   
5. Activities of Daily Living (ADL) : 10 outcomes 24 studies in 120 results