COPD has a large economic impact on the healthcare system and a destructive impact on the lives of patients and their ...

Prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and the disease's burden varies significantly by state.

A quarter of people seeking care for symptoms of chronic respiratory diseases in Kenya may incur "catastrophic" health costs, ...

The leading cause of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is prolonged exposure to irritants—most commonly, tobacco smoke—though environmental pollutants and occupational hazards may also ...

Research shows that digital inhalers equipped with remote monitoring capabilities may aid in predicting and identifying ...

Patients with chronic respiratory failure who meet usage criteria will have more access to respiratory assist devices.

Many everyday symptoms are inconsequential. You have a poor night’s sleep to thank for your bloodshot eyes, or a new lotion ...

The study followed 351 patients across four Korean hospitals who had received anti-tuberculosis treatment for more than six months. These individuals were monitored over 11 years (132 months) to ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a disease of the respiratory tract that is characterized narrowing of the small airways and destruction of lung tissue.

Regardless of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease status, finerenone mitigates clinical events and symptoms in patients with HFmrEF or HFpEF.

WebMD's COPD Health Center provides in-depth information on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease including symptoms, causes, treatment options, diagnosis, and tests.