As the seasons begin to change, many people have welcomed the clear blue skies and blooming flowers. However, others might be focusing more on the impact spring has started to have on their lungs. We spoke to Karen Spillett, deputy head of health advice at the charity Asthma + Lung UK, who explained how this … Read more
A fixed-dose triple-combination therapy of budesonide, glycopyrronium, and formoterol fumarate (BGF, Breztri Aerosphere; AstraZeneca) met all primary end points in a phase 3 Kalos (NCT04609878) and Logos trial (NCT04609904) among individuals with uncontrolled asthma, demonstrating improvement in lung function compared with dual-combination inhaled corticosteroid/long-acting beta2-agonist (ICS/LABA) medicines.1 Image credit: Goffkein | stock.adobe.com The inhaled triple-combination … Read more
Your lungs might be crying out for care if you notice persistent coughing, shortness of breath during simple activities, or frequent respiratory infections. Wheezing, chest tightness, or fatigue after mild exertion are also warning signs. If you’re coughing up mucus regularly, especially if it’s discolored, it could signal chronic lung irritation. Dry indoor air, pollution, … Read more