Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are more likely to die within a year of undergoing elective surgery and to incur higher healthcare costs than similar patients without COPD, ...

Patients with severe pulmonary hypertension (PH) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can now be identified using three widely available clinical variables, all of which can be measured ...

Nutrition is more than just calories, carbohydrates and protein; it can be a powerful tool in managing lung disease and ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Pulmonary hypertension appears in 25% to 30% of patients with COPD. There are no approved therapies for patients ...

Most patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) remain untreated after diagnosis, leading to frequent exacerbations. After COPD diagnosis, prompt and effective single or dual ...

—A new study finds that some patients are proactive (they seek immediate treatment), while others tough it out (wishing to avoid the ‘hassle’ or ‘inconvenience’). What can clinicians do to better ...

Some patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, are breathing easier thanks to new technology in the form of a small valve inserted in the lung. Paula Dote had the Zephyr valves ...

During the Chicago Marathon, thousands of runners were short of breath at the end of the grueling race. But one runner took on 26.2 with just 30 percent lung capacity. Eleven years ago, Russell ...

ILAs in patients with COPD are associated with lower lung cancer incidence but higher prevalence of other cancers and heart failure. Patients with ILAs showed significantly lower fibrinogen and ...

Asthma and COPD share similar breathing symptoms, often leading to confusion and misdiagnosis. Know key differences, risks of delay, and when to seek medical help.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic lung condition characterized by loss of lung elasticity, which leads to dysfunctional gaseous exchange. COPD is the third leading cause of ...