Obstructive lung diseases like COPD cause trouble when you're exhaling air. Restrictive lung diseases like pulmonary fibrosis make it harder to inhale air, reducing total lung capacity. There are two ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive respiratory disorder characterised by persistent airflow limitation and chronic inflammation. Beyond its primary pulmonary manifestations, ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major respiratory condition that impairs airflow and has widespread systemic implications. A growing body of research indicates that this disorder is ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) remains a substantial contributor to morbidity and mortality in the United States with an estimated 3.8% age-adjusted prevalence and 141,733 COPD deaths ...

We currently know that COPD, and specifically emphysema, is not just a lung disease found alongside lung cancer; it increases ...

A quasi-experimental study found anticipatory nursing in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease lowered anxiety and depression ...

CSA Medical, Inc., a medical device company focused on interventional pulmonary therapies, today announced the submission of ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally. Effective management ...

The lung disease bronchiectasis plays out as a vicious cycle. Infection leads to inflammation followed by the impaired ability to clear the excess mucus coughed up from the lungs. These problems lead ...

Pope Francis, history’s first pontiff from Latin America, has died. The 88-year-old religious leader battled chronic lung disease throughout his life, ending in over a monthlong hospitalization for ...