We’ve all felt winded when taking the stairs or dealt with a cough from time to time. But if these issues linger, they could be early signs of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). If you have ...

When you think about diseases that affect the lungs, like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), there are likely some warning signs you already know, such as frequent wheezing and coughing.

Our lungs are a vital piece of our overall health. However, a group of diseases known as COPD can significantly affect lung health. “COPD stands for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,” explains Dr ...

(StatePoint) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a long-term lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. A leading cause of disability and death in the United States, more than 12.5 ...

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD) is a disease that affects millions of Americans. The American Lung Association says 12.5 million Americans are living with the disease, and 1.3 million of ...

Are you finding that your chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is making it harder to do the things you enjoy? Canceling plans more often? Missing work due to flare-ups? It could mean your ...

Digital inhalers may help predict impending acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a new study published in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases: Journal ...

Some healthy habits can help reduce your chances of getting lung infections while living with COPD. Learn more here.

“Emphysema is usually a description of images — CT scan or X-ray — and is only one part of the disease of COPD,” says Uddalak Majumdar, MD, pulmonologist at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. COPD is ...

Our lungs are a vital piece of our overall health. However, a group of diseases known as COPD can significantly affect lung health. Smoking is the primary cause, accounting for around 8 in 10 ...