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 ...

"Education is key to increasing the effectiveness of inhaled medications, and many clinicians – and often even the patients themselves – are unaware that patients are having difficulty getting ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects 25 million people in the U.S. and is the fifth leading cause of death ...

A small number of studies have reported on COPD prevalence in individuals who identify as LGBTQ+. A proposed call to action involves COPD education, prevention efforts and research in this population.

Pulmonary rehabilitation involves following an individualized treatment plan that may include physical exercise, breathing techniques, nutritional education, and counseling. Chronic obstructive ...

Primary care physicians manage the majority of individuals in the United States with COPD. [10] In many areas of the country where COPD mortality is high such as Nevada and the Appalachian ...

Reckitt has launched a new education and early detection campaign for patients with undiagnosed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Coming during National COPD Awareness Month, the ...

Published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Network Open, study estimates global COPD burden from 2020 through 2050 Study projects disproportionate growth in COPD among women and ...

Improve COPD Awareness and Education: The Alliance works to increase public understanding of COPD, addressing stigma and empowering patients with knowledge.

Pulmonary rehabilitation — These programs will help you learn how to reduce your risks and improve your respiratory symptoms through exercise training, nutrition advice, and COPD education. Surgery or ...

Inhaler misuse leading to inadequate medication delivery impacts a person's ability to manage symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and additional education about proper ...