With 30% of COPD cases misdiagnosed, experts call for improved diagnostic strategies, better disease classification, and ...

Nonadherence or inadequate medical management may also play a role in exacerbations. In a subgroup evaluation of the Evaluation of COPD Longitudinally to Identify Predictive Surrogate Endpoints ...

5 Abnormalities in the coagulation and fibrinolytic system have been observed in patients with PAH, and in situ thrombosis of pulmonary vessels has been observed in histopathological samples from ...

People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and arthritis have a higher risk of death than people with arthritis ...

The progressive nature of COPD, characterized by persistent breathing difficulties, becomes more complex when combined with diabetes management. Multiple risk factors contribute to COPD ...

High-risk acute pulmonary embolism affects around 5% of all pulmonary embolisms and can take a dramatic course even in young ...

A chronic cough, difficulty breathing, wheezing, fatigue, and recurring chest infections are the most common symptoms of COPD. As COPD progresses, you may experience more severe symptoms.

Some of the early signs of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are an ongoing cough, increased mucus, and fatigue. Recognizing these symptoms is important to know whether you need to see ...

Recent research published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine confirms that emphysema was detected in 24% to 31% of patients undergoing lung cancer screening. This means that for millions of Americans, ...

These men and women are fighting a common enemy: COPD – Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Their lungs don't work normally…every breath taken can be a struggle. What do they believe to be ...

21 Additionally, pulmonary function testing is important ... There are several unmet needs in the management of PAH, including the need for earlier diagnosis, more frequent evaluations once ...