Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a long-term lung disease affecting at least 15 million American adults. It’s also the fourth leading cause of disease-attributed death. This makes ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a lung condition that often hides in plain sight. You may think you’re dealing with a common cold, when in reality, your lungs are swollen, irritated ...

COPD stands for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The condition causes lung inflammation that leads to airflow blockage and breathing problems. [1] “COPD encompasses both emphysema and chronic ...

The arrival of snow signifies that winter has well and truly arrived, but the freezing temperatures that accompany it are often a source of worry for people with lung conditions. People with ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

Effective treatment often requires you to take medications to better manage symptoms or stop taking medications if a doctor advises that you no longer need them. Finding the right dosages and ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . High symptom burden patterns in patients with COPD are consistent over time and individual symptom experiences ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is frequently associated with cardiovascular, metabolic, and psychological diseases, all of which can negatively impact quality of life, exacerbations, and ...

This publication aims to improve treatment and care for adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It provides commissioners with strategies and recommendations for frontline care, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Reduced levels of moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity are linked to increased symptom burden in ...