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

People with COPD experience more falls and related injuries requiring medical care when using common fall-risk increasing ...

At high altitudes, the reduced oxygen levels trigger physiological changes, but their impact on COPD patients remains uncertain. Researchers analysed data from a multicenter cohort study ...

People with COPD experience more falls and related injuries requiring medical care when using common fall-risk increasing drugs, according to a new study.

Objective: To investigate the efficacy and tolerability of high-dose N-acetylcysteine (NAC) in the treatment of patients with exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

“Our study demonstrates that at least amongst patients with COPD, the CBP does not appear to have negatively affected oxygen claims or COPD outcomes that can be measured using administrative ...

Also, Mike Hess, MPH, RRT, RPFT, senior director of patient outreach and education at the COPD Foundation, shares his Perspective. Read more. Tezepelumab decreases exacerbation rate, improves lung ...

The level of physical activity in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is low compared with matched controls but also with other patient groups. Physical activity is positively associated ...

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 ...

This could enable medics to identify sooner any decline in lung function. The scan method has enabled the team, led by researchers at Newcastle University, UK, to see how air moves in and out of ...