Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally. Effective management ...

If you often feel short of breath when you talk, walk a short distance, or use the stairs, you might think it is just a ...

Patients who have comorbid COPD with heart failure and ischemic heart disease have increased health care resource use and higher mortality.

The underdiagnosed and poor management of COPD exacerbations represents a missed opportunity to prevent patient deterioration through proactive treatment approaches. Chronic obstructive pulmonary ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of diseases that affect the lungs. The disease makes it difficult to breath and progressively gets worse. About 15 million Americans have been ...

Over 12.5 million Americans live with a lung condition known as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to the American Lung Association. While COPD notably occurs in smokers, some ...

Mount Sinai analysis looks at the effectiveness of electrocardiograms analyzed via deep learning as a tool for early COPD detection ...

This transcript has been edited for clarity. For more episodes, download the Medscape app or subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast provider. Leah J. Witt, MD: ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a long-term lung condition that causes inflammation and lung damage. Lifestyle changes such as an anti-inflammatory diet and supplements can help manage ...

The combination of allergies and COPD presents unique challenges, but you can manage both simultaneously and find relief from worsening symptoms. It can be challenging to deal with seasonal allergies ...

Background. COPD is thought to be more prevalent among men than women, a finding usually attributed to higher smoking rates and more frequent occupational exposures of significance for men. However, ...