Women aged 40 years and older have a 50% greater risk for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) vs men in the same age group, according to study findings published in BMJ Open Respiratory ...

From outpatients to frontliners Dr. Jamaica Ross David-Catequista, who opened the event, highlighted this year’s shift: increasing awareness and education about pulmonary rehabilitation as a standard ...

Long-term exposure to particulate matter in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension increases risk for lung transplantation or death.

Former miners are among the patients being given a new lease of life by an NHS exercise and rehab class for people with ...

COPD patients who receive intensive guidance from a hospital pharmacist during their stay use their inhalation medication ...

New Partnership with Leonard Nimoy’s Daughter Aims to Raise COPD Awareness ...

The role of primary and community care, and patient education, in improving outcomes Primary and community care providers are pivotal in mitigating the impact of COPD. Early and accurate diagnosis is ...

The study, “Associations Between Mindfulness and Symptom Severity among Adults Living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD),” was published in the December 2024 issue of Heart & Lung: The ...

Pulmonary rehabilitation programs, which combine exercise, education, and support, are now considered a vital aspect of COPD management. These programs aim to improve lung function, ...

COPD is a major health challenge in the UK, affecting around 1.4 million people.[ii] It’s a condition that doesn’t just seriously impact the lives of people with COPD – it also puts a significant ...

Digital technologies to support self-management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) provide various aspects of self-management. These technologies are multicomponent and include at least 3 ...

CHICAGO, Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF), the nation's leading pulmonary fibrosis (PF) research, education and advocacy organization, has unveiled an ...