Chronic bronchitis or emphysema -also known as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)—is a lung disease that gets worse over time. COPD is most often caused by cigarette smoking. Although there’s currently no cure for COPD, research is being conducted to find potential treatments to help prevent and control symptoms. A worldwide research study is now [...]
It is important to test drugs and medical products in the people they are meant to help. It's also important to conduct research in a variety of people because different people may respond differently to treatments. Some people participate in clinical trials because other treatment options either did not work for them, or they were [...]
It is important to conduct research on drugs and medical products in the people they are meant to help. It is also important to have a variety of people participate in clinical trials because different people may respond differently to treatments. People of different ages, races, ethnic groups and genders are included in trials.
The air you breathe has a big impact on your health, indoor air can sometimes be more polluted than outdoor air. Allergens, which come from pollen, dust mites and pets can cause a reaction to your COPD. Irritants can also make breathing more difficult. Common indoor air irritants include chemicals used in paintings, finishing or [...]
Behind every medication that people have ever taken, are thousands of patients who have volunteered to participate in clinical trials, which have led to many ground breaking discoveries in disease prevention and treatment.
