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In the News: What’s the Connection Between COPD and Rural Areas?
People in rural areas are at greater risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) due to a variety of factors. We explain why.
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Patient in her 70s with COPD and asthma improving significantly since using monoclonal antibody dupilumab
Lyn Iemma, aged 75 years at the time of writing, would not describe her life as dramatic. Born and raised in Perth, WA, Australia, this thriving but relaxed city is the place she has always called ...
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Individuals with impaired FEV1/FVC trajectories often experience wheeze before middle age
Around 20% to 25% of individuals with rapidly declining FEV1/FVC trajectories experienced wheezing and usual ...
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How respiratory muscle strength training can benefit COPD patients
Columnist Caroline Gainer discusses a study whose findings suggested that respiratory muscle strength training could help ...
Using genetics to identify individuals with undiagnosed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
In a recent study, Mass General Brigham researchers demonstrated that through low-cost genetic samples that can be obtained from a cheek swab or blood test, they can improve identification of people ...
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10-Item Questionnaire Boosts Symptom Control & QOL in Stable COPD
Researchers developed a new COPD-ES questionnaire for healthcare professionals to improve the management of stable chronic ...
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9 Potential Causes of Shortness of Breath When Lying Down (Orthopnea)
Finding it hard to breathe when you lay down is medically called orthopnea. Find a list of potential causes to help narrow ...
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COPD Flare-up? Here's How to Breathe Easier and When to Call a Doctor
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a condition that affects more than 14 million U.S. adults, is marked by damage ...
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Smokers beware: Chronic cough, shortness of breath could be COPD
Long-term smokers often have a chronic cough. They may get used to it, and perhaps also to being winded after climbing stairs.But there are good reasons to take these symptoms seriously, as they can ...
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Everything You Need to Know About Asthma-COPD Overlap Syndrome
People who have symptoms of both asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may have a condition known as asthma-COPD overlap syndrome (ACOS). Asthma is a chronic lung disease that ...