Insmed Announces FDA Approval For Drug To Treat Chronic Lung Disease

FDA approved Insmed’s Brinsupri in the treatment of non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis.

Insmed (INSM) said on Tuesday that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved its Brinsupri drug in the treatment of non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis.

Bronchiectasis is a serious, chronic lung disease in which the lung bronchi become permanently dilated due to a cycle of infection, inflammation, and lung tissue damage. Symptoms include chronic cough, excessive sputum production, shortness of breath, and repeated respiratory infections, which can worsen the underlying condition.

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