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

Use of biologics significantly reduced exacerbations and hospitalizations in adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and overlapping type 2 asthma inflammation, based on data from a ...

Pulmonary rehabilitation refers to a medical program that aims to help people with lung conditions breathe better and maintain a higher quality of life. There are many benefits to enrolling in these ...

One patient could only walk 15 to 20 steps before needing to get back on her oxygen, making it difficult to find motivation to engage in daily activities. Another patient struggled with severe ...

How to better detect chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in low- and middle-income countries is a question that has long plagued the global medical community. A new study led by Trishul ...

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Village Medical and The COPD Foundation today announced a webinar to support patients through Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP). The free, educational event will focus ...

People with schizophrenia are more likely to develop chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), suggesting a possible syndemic relationship between the two diseases, in addition to people not ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of respiratory conditions that include emphysema and chronic bronchitis. It can cause symptoms such as: shortness of breath frequent respiratory ...

Improving the health of the gut microbiome by way of fecal transplant (in mice) and dietary modification (in humans), has been shown by researchers to noticeably improve COPD symptoms. The finding ...