People in rural areas are at greater risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) due to a variety of factors. We explain why.

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 ...

Around 20% to 25% of individuals with rapidly declining FEV1/FVC trajectories experienced wheezing and usual ...

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 ...

Researchers developed a new COPD-ES questionnaire for healthcare professionals to improve the management of stable chronic ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a disease of the respiratory tract that is characterized narrowing of the small airways and destruction of lung tissue. This leads to poor airflow ...

Finding it hard to breathe when you lay down is medically called orthopnea. Find a list of potential causes to help narrow ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a condition that affects more than 14 million U.S. adults, is marked by damage ...

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 ...

Despite affecting over 30 million Americans, COPD remains dangerously underdiagnosed. As a leading cause of death, this chronic respiratory disease continues to claim lives, yet awareness and early ...