22 April 2014. GSK Australia and Theravance, Inc. (NASDAQ: THRX) have proudly announced today that the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has approved Breo Ellipta for the treatment of patients with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in Australia1.
In case youâre wondering what that black crumbly crud is inside their earsâ¦if itâs due to ear mites, then the black stuff consists of: ear wax, blood, ear mite waste and the ear mites themselves. Yummy, huh? When mites are present, there are a number of effective medications that can be used to get rid of them.
In the outer part of the ear canal, cells produce a wax called cerumen that traps particles of dust and dirt. The wax also repels water, protecting the delicate eardrum from damage. The wax is moved outward gradually by the lining of the ear canal, carrying any dirt it has trapped. Eventually, the wax dries and falls out of the ear in small, unnoticeable flakes. Normal production of earwax is healthy and good for your ears.