People with respiratory diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or severe asthma, can be particularly susceptible to the effects of cold weather, finding themselves shorter ...

People with COPD have a higher risk of developing pneumonia due to changes in their lung microbiome. Early detection and treatment could help reduce the risk of complications. Chronic obstructive ...

School of Nursing researchers have identified a new benefit of mindfulness for people managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a condition commonly known as COPD. The study, “Associations ...

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 ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. – University at Buffalo School of Nursing researchers have identified a new benefit of mindfulness for people managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a condition commonly known ...

This reduces the amount of oxygen which is transferred into the blood stream and body leading to the sufferer experiencing shortness of breath. There are several known causes of COPD; one of the main ...

Although not officially released, actress suffered for several years from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). According to a bulletin published in April 2021 by the National Medical ...

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 ...

The problem with COPD is you have obstruction to air flow, so most patients have a chronic cough, have some shortness of breath, have some wheezing. And periodically they will have what we call an ...

In conclusion, COPD is a global disease, with increasing prevalence and health-related impact. The loss of FEV 1 may be slowing down, but what is really needed is an intervention that improves it ...

Diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide (DLCO) is a lung function test that may help detect COPD early and predict a person’s outlook. DLCO is a lung diffusion test that measures how ...