Long-term smokers often have a chronic cough. They may get used to it, and perhaps also to being winded after climbing stairs.But there are good reasons to take these symptoms seriously, as they can ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a manifestation of structural violence, the process through which societies ...

A score that measures airflow into and out of your lungs can help diagnose COPD and determine the best treatments. Share on Pinterest PongMoji/Getty Images Spirometry is an important tool for ...

People with COPD experience more falls and related injuries ... "Pulmonologists and pharmacists need to collaborate with each other and with patients to develop fall prevention strategies and ...

Additional research addressing the connection between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and metabolic syndrome is needed to improve holistic patient care, according to a new editorial.