Finding out that you or a loved one has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can feel overwhelming. But the good news is that simple strategies for COPD self-care, along with following your ...

Misunderstanding COPD and asthma can be risky. Recognising the difference in the condition, treatment options, and the need ...

“Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, also known as COPD, is a group of diseases that block airflow into the lungs making it difficult for a person to breathe. Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis are ...

Some patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, are breathing easier thanks to new technology in the form of a small valve inserted in the lung. Paula Dote had the Zephyr valves ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is among the most common lung diseases in the world. According to the World Health Organization, the lung disease is the fourth leading cause of death ...

NEW YORK, Sept. 20 (UPI) --Recent advances in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease offer patients more hope in easing discomfort from a condition that can cause severe airflow blockage and ...

Cold air can irritate the airways that carry air into the lungs, potentially causing symptoms like coughing, chest tightness, and trouble breathing.

Who helps you manage your COPD? It’s more than just one doctor. It’s a medical care team. What Kind of Doctors Treat COPD? Your COPD care team includes providers who prescribe medicine, guide therapy ...

MOLINE, Ill. — November is COPD Awareness Month, and for people like Allan Geiger of Moline, every breath is something to work for. Geiger struggled with shortness of breath before reaching out to the ...

In 2025, respiratory news highlighted advances in lung imaging, expanded support for pulmonary rehabilitation and promising ...