Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a condition that affects more than 14 million U.S. adults, is marked by damage to the airways. It typically refers to emphysema and chronic bronchitis.

This interactive map explains where COPD rates, hospitalizations, and deaths are highest across the United States.

Under the new guidelines, someone labeled GOLD grade 4, group D, would have the most serious classification of COPD. This means that they will usually have a shorter life expectancy than someone ...

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Whether you are lightly exercising or are going about regular activities, COPD means you may find yourself short of breath. When that happens, stop and use these techniques to reset and get your ...

Young COPD, referring to cases of COPD that occur in people aged 20–50 years, is often overlooked in research and clinical ...

COPD flare-ups to us are extremely serious because ... MD cont and that specifically means you need to come off cigarettes. And the physician can assist you with that. I also tell patients if ...

Background: Previous research has shown that in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients, it is important to consider not only physical functioning and complaints but also ...

Methods: Thirteen passengers (seven female passengers) with COPD (mean [± SD], FEV 1 /FVC ratio, 44 ± 17%) volunteered for this study. Respiratory function tests were performed preflight.