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 ...

Long-term smokers often have a chronic cough. They may get used to it, and perhaps also to being winded after climbing stairs.But there are good reasons to take these symptoms seriously, as they can ...

During and after an exacerbation, mental recovery involves taking care of both your physical and mental health. Resting, ...

Diane Kay, COPD Patient I was diagnosed with alpha 1 in '99 but I had symptoms for years and being a flight attendant I had a difficult time keeping up with the rest of the crews. Narrator ...

Explore strategies for controlling COPD and improving health, with a focus on management and lifestyle changes.

In many cases, COPD is preventable. Here we discuss the causes, symptoms, and treatment of COPD. What causes COPD? The most common cause of COPD is tobacco smoke, according to Laren Tan ...

“Preventing unnecessary exposure to air pollution and consistently wearing masks in high-risk environments can significantly ...

The breathing tubes become narrow and fixed, causing breathlessness and wheezing, characteristics of COPD. This inflammation ... reduction in smokers' symptoms after stopping smoking.

Globally, COPD is also a leading cause of death. Data from the World Health Organization in 2021 ranked it as the fourth ...

COPD comprises several conditions, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema, and can be caused by genetics and irritants like smoke or pollution. Symptoms include breathlessness, fatigue ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other lower respiratory diseases are among leading causes of U.S. deaths per ...