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 ...

The following is a summary of “Dose-response relationship between Life's Essential 8 score and COPD risk: the NHANES cohort ...

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

RS BioTherapeutics, whose mission is to develop life-changing medicines for the millions of people suffering from deadly lung diseases characterized by pulmonary inflammation, is pleased to announce ...

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a life-threatening genetic disease affecting multiple organ systems, with pancreatic dysfunction representing a critical and often overlooked complication.

The current pathophysiology of COPD encompasses three main characteristics: emphysema, chronic bronchitis and small airway disease. Macrophages and neutrophils are implicated in this process ...

A score that measures airflow into and out of your lungs can help diagnose COPD and determine the best treatments. Share on Pinterest PongMoji/Getty Images Spirometry is an important tool for ...

UNISON is the UK’s largest health union, and the proud home to all Allied Health Professionals, including Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs). With more workplace representatives than any other ...

With the earlier definition of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), patients were essentially defined as having either chronic bronchitis or emphysema, with emphysema classified as a ...

To that end, GOLD guidelines for COPD recommend tailoring treatment based on risk of exacerbation and symptom severity as well as on patient preference, including cost, availability, and the user’s ...