New research from UCLA Health suggests that certain inhalers used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are not only less harmful to the environment but can also lead to slightly ...

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

November is National Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Month. It’s time to raise awareness about lung disease within our communities. By understanding the causes, reducing our risk ...

This educational activity is intended for pulmonary specialists and other members of the health care team who care for patients with obstructive lung diseases such as COPD and asthma. Asthma and COPD ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has become one of the world’s most lethal but least prioritised health crises. Each year, more than 3.5 million people die from COPD, a group of lung ...

Aging is associated with increased risk for nearly every lung disease, including acute conditions like pneumonia and chronic diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, idiopathic pulmonary ...

Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) use in patients with chronic obstructive airway diseases is associated with an increased exacerbation risk.

Medication non-adherence among people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a result of lack of affordability and lack of knowledge about medications, among other factors, according ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with an increase in stroke-related mortality in older individuals, according to study results presented at the International Stroke ...

Lung disease is a silent and often deadly threat that lurks in the lives of smokers. For many, smoking is a habit formed over years, becoming a part of their daily routine. However, the consequences ...