DEAR DR. ROACH: What signs and/or symptoms do you need for a doctor to determine you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)? -- R.K. ANSWER: The diagnosis of COPD is suspected in people who ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of diseases that affect the lungs. The disease makes it difficult to breath and progressively gets worse. About 15 million Americans have been ...

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) and acute bronchitis both cause lung irritation and inflammation. They can trigger similar symptoms, including coughing, chest pain, and fatigue. Acute ...

Misunderstanding COPD and asthma can be risky. Recognising the difference in the condition, treatment options, and the need ...

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 ...

Chronic bronchitis is diagnosed when you have an ongoing, productive cough. While it isn’t deadly, the severity of your chronic bronchitis can depend on your treatment and emergency care. Chronic ...

Background Exacerbations are major causes of morbidity in individuals with chronic respiratory diseases such as chronic ...