Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can result from chronic bronchitis or emphysema. Some people may also have COPD and asthma, which can worsen both conditions. Chronic obstructive ...

COPD is a progressive, irreversible inflammatory disease of the lungs that makes it difficult to breathe. Cigarette smoking is the most common cause of COPD. Common symptoms include a persistent cough ...

Nov. 27, 2024 — A recent trial finds an injection given during some asthma and COPD attacks is more effective than the current treatment of steroid tablets, reducing the need for further ...

Correspondence to British Thoracic Society, 17, Doughty Street, London WC1N 2PL, UK; bts{at}brit-thoracic.org.uk and Dr Charlotte E Bolton, Nottingham Respiratory Research Unit, University of ...