COPD Severity and Life Expectancy Doctors use a classification system called the Global Initiative on Obstructive Lung Disease (or GOLD) system to determine how severe your COPD is. It's based on how ...

A phlegmy cough and shortness of breath are possible warning signs of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Keeping track of your symptoms and knowing your risk factors can help you test ...

COPD headaches may be related to chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, or a buildup of carbon dioxide in your blood. Treatment can involve oxygen therapy and medications like bronchodilators and ...

Our experts separate fact from fiction regarding COPD to help us better understand the risks and challenges of the disease. “Although cigarette smoking is the main cause of COPD, not everyone who ...

Both lung cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affect your lungs. Both can cause shortness of breath, coughing, and wheezing. COPD and lung cancer are usually thought of as separate ...