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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
(COPD)
Summary
Description:
A disease of chronic diffuse irreversible airflow obstruction. Subcategories of COPD include CHRONIC BRONCHITIS and PULMONARY EMPHYSEMA.
Also Known As:
COPD; COAD; Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease; Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive; Airflow Obstructions, Chronic Show All >>
Networked: 19143
relevant articles (1467 outcomes,
3987 trials/studies)
for this Disease
Key Drugs and Agents for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Efficacy Chart >>
Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
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tiotropium (Spiriva)
:
154 outcomes 276 studies in 673 results
:
FDA 1
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Oxygen
:
120 outcomes 294 studies in 1672 results
: IBA
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Adrenal Cortex Hormones (Corticosteroids)
:
108 outcomes 181 studies in 1093 results
: IBA
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Bronchodilator Agents (Bronchodilators)
:
85 outcomes 95 studies in 760 results
: IBA
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formoterol (Oxis)
:
75 outcomes 162 studies in 317 results
:
FDA 5
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salmeterol (Serevent)
:
70 outcomes 173 studies in 384 results
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FDA 4
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Ipratropium (Ipratropium Bromide)
:
56 outcomes 82 studies in 290 results
:
FDA 32
Generic
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5- (2- (5,6- diethylindan- 2- ylamino)- 1- hydroxyethyl)- 8- hydroxy- 1H- quinolin- 2- one
:
42 outcomes 85 studies in 177 results
: IBA
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Theophylline (Theon)
:
42 outcomes 70 studies in 392 results
:
FDA 119
Generic
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Albuterol (Salbutamol)
:
39 outcomes 72 studies in 312 results
:
FDA 92
Generic
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Diseases Related to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Asthma (Bronchial Asthma)
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Obstructive Lung Diseases (Obstructive Lung Disease)
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Dyspnea (Shortness of Breath)
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Respiratory Insufficiency (Respiratory Failure)
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Key Therapies for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Efficacy Chart >>
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Nebulizers and Vaporizers (Inhaler)
:
44 outcomes 81 studies in 385 results
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Artificial Respiration (Mechanical Ventilation)
:
34 outcomes 70 studies in 539 results
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Positive-Pressure Respiration (PEEP)
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32 outcomes 39 studies in 287 results
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Pneumonectomy (Lung Volume Reduction)
:
19 outcomes 16 studies in 173 results
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Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
:
18 outcomes 29 studies in 306 results
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