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 ...

Physicians should consider making such discussions routine for all COPD patients in the end-stage of disease and recognize patient desire to have these discussions earlier in their disease course.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by progressive ... Here’s what you need to know about this disease and the signs to look for. Jeffrey Jenkins received a devastating ...

Systemic corticosteroids are used during acute exacerbations and for individuals with poorly controlled end-stage COPD despite being optimally medically managed. All COPD patients who have ...