New COPD medication

[John Henry]

This came to me via the COPD living forum...

Not sure if this is a different drug than the others that are in the pipeline for COPD. In either case, let's hope it doesn't take years to become available.

QAB149 improves lung function and reduces breathlessness compared to tiotropium in patients with COPD

Read more: http://www.fiercebiotech.com/press-releases/novartis-investigational-bronchodilator-qab149-improves-lung-function-and-reduces-bre#ixzz0RIbUrQV0

[barbara]

Sounds good John Henry. I wonder which century it will be available here in the U.S.

[danny]

Phase II trials - 8+ years maybe more... but somehow they can approve the swine flu vaccine in months!!

[barbara]

Danny - What a great reply and I agree with your comments 100%. Millions of COPD patients are dying now. The swine flu could reach the same proportions, however, we already know what COPD is doing. It is not just a guess.