Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) remains a substantial contributor to morbidity and mortality in the United States with an estimated 3.8% age-adjusted prevalence and 141,733 COPD deaths ...

After breaking through the blockbuster sales threshold in 2025, AstraZeneca’s three-in-one inhaler Breztri Aerosphere has ...

As of early 2026, COPD remains the fifth-leading cause of death nationwide and carries a substantial economic burden, with ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis, affects more than 30 million ...

Staffordshire has the highest chronic obstructive pulmonary disease admission rates in the country.

Higher isoflavone consumption is associated with improved respiratory health in former smokers with COPD, highlighting diet's ...

If you have COPD, the sounds made by your lungs can help your doctor evaluate the state of your airways and whether your treatment is working. Types of COPD lung sounds include wheezing, crackling, ...

AJMC®: What recent developments in the therapeutic landscape of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) do you think have the greatest potential to shift how treatment is managed? Dr Martinez: ...

Managing COPD involves avoiding pollutants such as smoke and chemical irritants to help the lungs function better. Lifestyle adjustments, like pacing activities and open communication with healthcare ...

Researchers have developed a new COPD diagnostic framework that uses chest CT imaging and symptom assessment alongside traditional lung function tests, identifying at-risk patients missed by ...

Quitting smoking and avoiding vaping may be crucial steps in managing COPD, as these habits expose your lungs to irritants that cause further damage. Quitting may slow the disease’s progression and ...

Doctors sometimes recommend lung coils to help someone manage severe emphysema, especially when other treatments have been unsuccessful. Their benefits include increased lung volume, exercise capacity ...