While chronic obstructive pulmonary disease can make exercise more challenging, regular physical activity may actually improve your symptoms and make it easier to perform everyday tasks. In addition ...

November is National Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Month. It’s time to raise awareness about lung disease within our communities. By understanding the causes, reducing our risk ...

New research from the University of Vermont reveals exposure to smoke from Canadian wildfires in the summer of 2023 led to worsening asthma symptoms in children in Vermont and upstate New York.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is an ongoing group of lung conditions that include chronic bronchitis and emphysema. COPD is the result of damaged lung tissue, which leads to ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive respiratory disorder characterised by persistent airflow limitation and chronic inflammation. Beyond its primary pulmonary manifestations, ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) remains a substantial contributor to morbidity and mortality in the United States with an estimated 3.8% age-adjusted prevalence and 141,733 COPD deaths ...

Increased perceived stress may cause worsened respiratory symptoms and decreased quality of life in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a new study. The study is ...

A new study shows how periodontitis, an oral disease, activates immune cells associated with aggravated progression of COPD. Severe gum disease has been linked to the progression of chronic ...