Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that is in a state of disease stability (DS) have fewer exacerbations and lower mortality, according to study findings published in Chest.

The 2026 version of the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) strategy report has been published. Key ...

COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema, is progressive, meaning it gets worse over time without treatment. People with COPD have difficulty breathing because of inflammation and damage ...

Strict control of comorbidities in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease decreases exacerbations, morbimortality, and avoids readmissions. An increasing number of women have the disease, ...

The GOLD 2024/2025 reports underscore the importance of spirometry in confirming a COPD diagnosis, with a post-bronchodilator ...

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 ...

A European consortium of researchers has developed a new decision making framework for health professionals which they hope ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive respiratory disorder characterised by persistent airflow limitation and chronic inflammation. It is a leading cause of morbidity and ...

Long-term exposure to black carbon is associated with an increased risk for developing asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

In several states across India, COPD is now emerging as a major cause of death, sometimes even surpassing heart disease in ...