Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is one of the world’s leading causes of death - more than 300 million live with the ...

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

Two posters presented at the CHEST 2024 annual meeting underscore the importance of early identification and treatment of ...

Ted Koppel and his wife, Grace Anne Dorney Koppel — who was told she only had a few years left to live after her 2001 COPD ...

Researchers have discovered four critical genes linked to Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH), paving the way for ...

This highlights the critical need for more therapies to be approved for COPD, as well as for finding a treatment that could become a promising cure for COPD and ultimately reverse the progression of ...

Cruises are a great way for travelers with COPD to see the world. Most large cruise lines allow passengers to travel with ...

Klaus Rabe, MD, PhD, chest physician and professor of medicine, University of Kiel, discusses the potential of tailored treatment strategies and the importance of smoking cessation.

Conclusion. In the treatment of COPD exacerbations, systemic corticosteroids improve airflow limitations, decrease treatment failure rates, decrease the risk of relapse, and may improve symptoms ...

Inhalers for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are a mainstay of treatment. These medications are inhaled through your mouth so they can directly reach your lungs. If your healthcare ...

The Spanish COPD guidelines recommend treatment of the mixed COPD–asthma phenotype with ICS and a long-acting bronchodilator (LABD) as a first option to improve lung function, respiratory ...

“You can live a very fulfilling life with COPD and don’t have to be held back by this disease,” he explains. “But being active in your treatment journey is key.” Throughout his COPD journey, Gordon ...