The main goals of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) management include treatment of symptoms and prevention of exacerbations. Current guidelines recommend use of one or more long-acting ...

Chronic lower respiratory diseases, namely, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD ), are the fifth-leading ...

Struggling to manage hip pain due to arthritis, columnist Caroline Gainer recognizes she also needs help coping with ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a challenge, but it isn’t one that needs to get in the way of a regular life. With a good diet, the right care, and some patience, you can live ...

Due to the destructive nature of COPD on patients’ lungs and well-being, timely diagnosis is key, and integrating spirometry ...

For those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), it’s important to know which vaccines will help prevent respiratory illnesses. According to the Centers for Disease Control and ...

Dupilumab improved exacerbations and lung function in patients with COPD and T2 inflammation, regardless of baseline BODE index score.

Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are chronic respiratory (lung) diseases that cause breathing difficulty and coughing. Asthma affects about ...

Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are commonly prescribed for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but not recommended as first-line treatment unless patients have asthma/COPD overlap or frequent ...

Currently, no cure for COPD exists. However, several different medical treatment options are available. You can also make lifestyle changes to help you better manage COPD. One place to start ...

Dupixent approved as the first-ever biologic medicine in Japan for patients with COPDFollowing recent approvals in the EU, China, and the US, ...

A recent publication in the International Journal of Cardiology, Pulmonary artery denervation in pulmonary hypertension: A comprehensive meta-analysis, has shed light on the potential of pulmonary ...