Sure, having a cold or respiratory infection can temporarily make it harder to breathe. But if excessive coughing and ...

These symptoms could be early signs of COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), a progressive lung disease that is one of the leading causes of illness and death worldwide. COPD is caused by ...

COPD is a chronic respiratory condition that causes airflow obstruction and difficulty breathing. There are several common ...

A project to pick up undiagnosed COPD in people who had attended lung health checks found 70% had the condition.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Dupixent (dupilumab) to reduce COPD exacerbations in some patients whose symptoms aren’t adequately controlled with inhaled medicines.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is marked by shortness of breath, wheezing, and coughing. Learn about celebrities who've been affected by it.