To understand COPD’s pathophysiology, it’s important to understand the structure of the lungs and how they work: When you inhale, air moves down your trachea and then through two tubes called ...

The current pathophysiology of COPD encompasses three main characteristics: emphysema, chronic bronchitis and small airway disease. Macrophages and neutrophils are implicated in this process; thus ...

COPD stands for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The condition causes lung inflammation that leads to airflow blockage and breathing problems. [1] “COPD encompasses both emphysema and ...

Causes of death shifting in patients diagnosed with COPD Date: January 20, 2011 Source: American Thoracic Society Summary: Patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who ...

Scientists have long wondered why many non-smokers develop Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and many heavy smokers do not. A new NIH study suggests people with disproportionately small ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of progressive lung diseases. Here’s what you should know about symptoms, diagnosis, and management.

You have a cough that just does not seem to go away. You chalk it up to the cold you had a while back or seasonal allergies, and yet you ...

Rates of incurable lung disease are higher than previously thought, a study across 12 countries suggests. Tests in almost 9,500 adults aged over 40 found one in 10 had chronic obstructive respiratory ...

1 Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care, Department of Internal Medicine, Tannourine Governmental Hospital, Batroun, Lebanon. 2 Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care, Department of Internal ...