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FDA Approves Trelegy Ellipta (fluticasone furoate/umeclidinium/vilanterol) for the Treatment of Asthma

Print this page London UK 9 September 2020 — GlaxoSmithKline plc (LSE/NYSE: GSK) and Innoviva, Inc. (NASDAQ: INVA) announced the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new indication for Trelegy Ellipta (fluticasone furoate / umeclidinium / vilanterol ‘FF/UMEC/VI’) for the treatment of asthma in patients aged 18 years and older adding to… Read More »

Scientists uncover immune cells that may lower airway allergy and asthma risk

The world is full of house dust mites. Do some cleaning, and you’ll probably stir some up. While everyone has immune cells capable of reacting to common allergens like house dust mites, most of us have no allergic symptoms. Still, many people do react with the typical allergic symptoms: sneezing, a runny nose, and itchy,… Read More »

How to use asthma reliever

Children and adults can manage their asthma with inhaled medicines, which fall into two categories – preventers and relievers. Relievers Relievers are fast-acting asthma medications. Used in conjunction with preventers, usually as a combination inhaler. Theophylline Theophylline may also be recommended if other treatments are not helping to control your symptoms. Combination inhalers are used… Read More »