Finding out that you or a loved one has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can feel overwhelming. But the good news is that simple strategies for COPD self-care, along with following your ...

Pulmonary function tests are a group of noninvasive breathing tests that measure how much air your lungs can hold, how ...

“Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, also known as COPD, is a group of diseases that block airflow into the lungs making it difficult for a person to breathe. Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis are ...

We currently know that COPD, and specifically emphysema, is not just a lung disease found alongside lung cancer; it increases ...

If youre living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), one of the best ways to help manage shortness of breath and improve your quality of life is to do breathing exercises. People with ...

Some patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, are breathing easier thanks to new technology in the form of a small valve inserted in the lung. Paula Dote had the Zephyr valves ...

NEW YORK, Sept. 20 (UPI) --Recent advances in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease offer patients more hope in easing discomfort from a condition that can cause severe airflow blockage and ...

Take a deep breath. Feels good, doesn’t it? Now imagine if that breath felt like sucking air through a tiny straw. Now, ask yourself: when was the last time you really thought about breathing? For ...

Chest pain is a relatively common symptom of COPD. It may occur due to bronchial spasms, digestive conditions like GERD, or even frequent coughing. Managing COPD-related chest pain involves several ...

Dear Mayo Clinic: My father has had COPD for years, but he was hospitalized for worsening symptoms related to his condition. His health care provider advised that he should begin a pulmonary ...

An AI-powered model that analyzes electrocardiograms was able to accurately detect COPD early in internal testing and ...

What Does Pursed-Lip Breathing Do? When you have trouble breathing, it can make you anxious. Being anxious can then make it even harder for you to breathe, creating a vicious cycle. Consequently, you ...