A recent cohort study assessed the accuracy of the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) exacerbation history categories in estimating moderate and severe exacerbations of ...

Ginger, echinacea, and curcumin are just a few of the herbs that you may hear about when looking into natural remedies for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or other respiratory conditions.

When patients cannot adhere to inhaler instructions — whether because of cognitive or physical limitations — a nebulized LAMA might offer another method to safely deliver medication. To that end, GOLD ...

FET or huff FET; huff The FET involves carefully exhaling with the mouth and glottis open to generate mild dynamic airway compression and shift sputum into the large airways where it may be ...

After waking up from the procedure, he told me he could take full breaths for the first time in years,” Dr. Mark Sigler said ...

Ensifentrine is a promising supplementary therapeutic option in the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to systematic review and meta-analysis findings published in ...

Recent medical research is reshaping our understanding of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), particularly highlighting its disproportionate impact on women. This shift in the COPD ...

Increasing air pollution and poor lifestyle choices are contributing to a rise in lung disorders, with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) emerging as a significant concern. COPD, a ...

Patients with COPD had slightly more major adverse cardiovascular events after initiating single-inhaler triple therapy vs a LABA-ICS inhaler.

Purpose. The literature was reviewed to determine whether data support current treatment guideline recommendations regarding the use of systemic corticosteroids in the treatment of chronic ...

Spirometry is a standard test doctors use to determine how well your lungs function. A score that measures airflow into and out of your lungs can help diagnose COPD and determine the best treatments.