We’ve all felt winded when taking the stairs or dealt with a cough from time to time. But if these issues linger, they could be early signs of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). If you have ...

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 symptoms vary depending on the amount of lung damage that has occurred due to inhaled substances, most commonly smoking. Symptoms are usually slow to develop and often don’t appear until there’s ...

(StatePoint) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a long-term lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. A leading cause of disability and death in the United States, more than 12.5 ...

Our lungs are a vital piece of our overall health. However, a group of diseases known as COPD can significantly affect lung health. “COPD stands for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,” explains Dr ...

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD) is a disease that affects millions of Americans. The American Lung Association says 12.5 million Americans are living with the disease, and 1.3 million of ...

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the fourth leading cause of death, causing 3.5 million deaths globally in the year 2021. COPD is a common lung disease that restricts airflow and causes ...

Are you finding that your chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is making it harder to do the things you enjoy? Canceling plans more often? Missing work due to flare-ups? It could mean your ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a serious lung disease that obstructs airflow from the lungs and causes breathing issues. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are the conditions that ...

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

Researchers have found that dual bronchodilators -- long-lasting inhalers that relax the airways and make it easier to breathe -- do little to help people who do not have chronic obstructive pulmonary ...