Stopping long-acting inhalers for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can lead to a sharp rise in flare-ups for ...

When appropriate, surgery remains the most effective treatment option for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), including for patients with COPD, said Friedberg, professor in the Department of Thoracic ...

Annual hospital admissions for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in Canada increased 69% since 2002, especially in females and people under age 65, according to new research in CMAJ ...

Managing mucus from COPD involves strategies that can help loosen mucus and clear it from your airway, such as staying ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Certain glucose-lowering drugs were linked to fewer moderate or severe COPD exacerbations in adults with type 2 diabetes Study: Glucose-Lowering Medications and Risk of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary ...