FOR US CONSUMERS
COPD is usually caused by long-term exposure to lung irritants. These include:
SMOKING (CIGARETTE, PIPE, CIGAR, & OTHER TYPES OF TOBACCO SMOKE)
(CIGARETTE, PIPE, CIGAR, & OTHER TYPES OF TOBACCO SMOKE) Cigarette smoke is the most common culprit. COPD most often occurs in people who smoke or used to smoke.
SECONDHAND SMOKE
Even if you’ve never smoked yourself, just breathing in secondhand smoke can also contribute to COPD.
AIR POLLUTION
COPD may be caused by exposure to pollutants, such as dust or chemical fumes in the environment or workplace.
GENETIC FACTORS
Although it is rare, COPD can also be caused by a genetic disorder called alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, which is passed down in families.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
BEVESPI AEROSPHERE can cause serious side effects, including:
Common side effects of BEVESPI AEROSPHERE include urinary tract infection and cough. Tell your healthcare provider about any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
APPROVED USE
BEVESPI AEROSPHERE is a prescription medicine used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD includes chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or both. BEVESPI AEROSPHERE is used as 2 inhalations, 2 times each day in the morning and in the evening, to improve symptoms of COPD for better breathing. Do not use BEVESPI AEROSPHERE to treat sudden symptoms of COPD; it won't replace a rescue inhaler. BEVESPI AEROSPHERE is not for the treatment of asthma.
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The information on this Web site should not take the place of talking with your doctor or health care professional. If you have any questions about your condition, or if you would like more information about BEVESPI AEROSPHERE or COPD, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. Only you and your doctor can decide if BEVESPI AEROSPHERE is right for you.