Patients with acute COPD exacerbations are seen frequently in the emergency department (ED). Acute exacerbations are associated with significant morbidity, mortality and health care expenditures.

Chronic lower respiratory diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), are the sixth leading cause of ...

COPD is a serious yet preventable disease, and early intervention can preserve lung function and overall well-being.

Ohtuvayre showed significant improvement in lung function by 12 weeks. Follow-up analyses showed that Ohtuvayre had long-term ...

The growing prevalence of COPD among women can be attributed to a combination of biological, environmental, and societal ...

You must go to a doctor to know for sure whether you have COPD. That’s because there are things to consider for a diagnosis. Some people have asthma and COPD at the same time. If you have ...

Ensifentrine is a promising supplementary therapeutic option in the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to systematic review and meta-analysis findings published in ...

With the earlier definition of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), patients were essentially defined as having either chronic bronchitis or emphysema, with emphysema classified as a ...

Although COPD is irreversible, with proper management of the symptoms and timely ... whether they are receiving care at home or in a hospital. By lowering the frequency of hospital stays and ...