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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Andrew Gregory Health editor

Doctors hail first breakthrough in asthma and COPD treatment in 50 years

A person holding an Ivax Reliever inhaler for the treatment of asthma
Treatment for asthma and COPD has been ‘stuck in the 20th century’, says lead author of study. Photograph: Yui Mok/PA

Doctors are hailing a new way to treat serious asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease attacks that marks the first breakthrough for 50 years and could be a “gamechanger” for patients.

A trial found offering patients an injection was more effective than the current care of steroid tablets, and cuts the need for further treatment by 30%.

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