Peter J Barnes, ERS 2020 – Smart Inhalers for COPD and Asthma

Altitude can exacerbate chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD symptoms) and has associated adverse health effects. We are joined by Dr Michael Furian (University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland) to explore the adverse health effects and significant influence on patient quality of life, and current management strategies. We also take a closer look at two pivotal trials, […]

Air pollution has been linked to exacerbating and causing symptoms associated with respiratory diseases, particularly impacting patients with asthma, COPD and allergic disease. touchRESPIRATORY were delighted to speak with Prof. Claudia Traidl-Hoffmann (University in Augsburg, Germany) around the symptoms associated with exposure to air pollution, the impact of air pollution on existing respiratory conditions and […]

The phase 3 BOREAS study (NCT03930732) investigated the efficacy and safety of dupilumab for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with type 2 inflammation. It was a pleasure to talk with Prof. Klaus F. Rabe (University of Kiel, Germany) around the aims, design, inclusion criteria and findings from the phase 3 study and the […]