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COPD 101
 Has it been getting harder for you to breathe? Maybe it’s the weather, but it could be COPD. 

Generic Asthma Rx Gets Green Light
 The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a generic of a common asthma medication. 

New COPD Rx Gets Green Light
 The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new inhaler for COPD. 

COPD: Stop Coughing and Start Breathing 
 Has it been getting harder for you to breathe? Maybe it’s the weather, but it could be COPD. 

First Generic Advair Diskus Gets Green Light
 The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first generic Advair Diskus to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). 
On the Rise: Lung Disease Deaths
 In recent decades, the United States has seen an increase in deaths from chronic respiratory diseases, according to a new study. 
Depression Might Affect COPD Rx Adherence
 Depression may decrease adherence to medications for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a new study found. 
Childhood Asthma Now, COPD Later
 Childhood asthma with reduced growth of lung function may be tied to a raised risk for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in early adulthood, a new study found. 
FDA Approves New COPD Rx 
 The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new medication to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). 
Life's Simple 7: More Than Heart Health
 The American Heart Association (AHA) has identified seven simple steps people can take to reduce their risk of heart disease. But new evidence suggests that the AHA's "Life's Simple 7" may wind up benefiting much more than patients' hearts. {C}
