WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration says it has approved a new once-a-day inhaler drug from GlaxoSmithKline for patients with chronic lung disease.

The agency cleared the Breo Ellipta inhaler for long-term use and to control flare-ups in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, often called smoker’s cough. The lung ailment can cause a number of breathing problems, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema.