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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

—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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Asthma and COPD share similar breathing symptoms, often leading to confusion and misdiagnosis. Know key differences, risks of ...

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 ...