Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of diseases that affect the lungs. The disease makes it difficult to breath and progressively gets worse. About 15 million Americans have been ...

The combination of allergies and COPD presents unique challenges, but you can manage both simultaneously and find relief from worsening symptoms. It can be challenging to deal with seasonal allergies ...

Your patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may need help not just coping with their condition but also managing it in their workplace. The symptoms of COPD, a lung and airway ...

If you work on a farm, in mining or in manufacturing, you may be at risk for COPD from environmental exposure to dust, fumes or smoke, such as from wildfires. According to the Centers for Disease ...

When living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), you can help prevent lung infections by quitting smoking and avoiding irritants such as secondhand smoke and strong scents. It’s ...

Many people mix up asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, they need different treatments. It is important to obtain an accurate diagnosis because a mistake can lead to ...

A phlegmy cough and shortness of breath are possible warning signs of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Keeping track of your symptoms and knowing your risk factors can help you test ...

People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often need to use many different inhalers every day to help them breathe better. But now, there are newer inhalers that combine different ...

Almost 16 million adults have COPD in the United States and about 3 in 4 people with this condition have at least one flare (exacerbation) a year, cites a review. But you don’t have to sit and wait ...