Chronic Bronchitis News

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Do you experience trouble sleeping at night? Is coughing and wheezing keeping you awake at night? Do you feel as an elephant is sitting on your chest and you can't breathe? You may be among the hundreds that are effected by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease .

Data will highlight research conducted with a product approved for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [Spiriva HandiHaler ], as well as investigational compounds for asthma, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and COPD.

The Food and Drug Administration says it has approved a new once-a-day inhaler drug from GlaxoSmithKline for patients with chronic lung disease.

It is also indicated to reduce exacerbations of COPD in patients with a history of exacerbations.