Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) isn’t just one condition. It’s a family of diseases such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis that interfere with your breathing. In chronic bronchitis, ...

Indoor and outdoor pollutants and climate extremes have shown association with COPD exacerbations separately, but these factors also can act synergistically to increase morbidity in patients with high ...

People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often need to use many different inhalers every day to help them breathe better. But now, there are newer inhalers that combine different ...

The researchers demonstrated how to jointly examine prevalence estimates of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) from PLACES and social vulnerability measures from the Social Vulnerability ...

Chest pain is a relatively common symptom of COPD. It may occur due to bronchial spasms, digestive conditions like GERD, or even frequent coughing. Managing COPD-related chest pain involves several ...

Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD Key Takeaways Oxygen therapy can help people with COPD breathe better and do daily activities with less difficulty.There are three types of oxygen therapy: ...

AJMC®: What recent developments in the therapeutic landscape of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) do you think have the greatest potential to shift how treatment is managed? Dr Martinez: ...

Pulmonary rehabilitation, an essential component of care for patients with chronic respiratory conditions, is difficult for millions of Americans to access, a new Yale-led study reveals. The findings, ...

Study finds adults consuming more sugary drinks have higher odds of COPD, highlighting links between diet and lung health.