In 2021, an estimated 14 million adults in the United States reported a diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic bronchitis, or emphysema. If you’re not sure what the ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a lung condition that often hides in plain sight. You may think you’re dealing with a common cold, when in reality, your lungs are swollen, irritated ...

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 ...

Director David Lynch is sharing his emphysema diagnosis with fans. (Photo by CHRIS DELMAS/AFP via Getty Images) “I’m homebound whether I like it or not,” he said. Lynch, who has not directed a feature ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is frequently associated with cardiovascular, metabolic, and psychological diseases, all of which can negatively impact quality of life, exacerbations, and ...

Short- and long-acting bronchodilators are inhaled medications that can be used separately or in combination to manage COPD.

Managing mucus from COPD involves strategies that can help loosen mucus and clear it from your airway, such as staying ...

Are you finding that your chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is making it harder to do the things you enjoy? Canceling plans more often? Missing work due to flare-ups? It could mean your ...

Improving the health of the gut microbiome by way of fecal transplant (in mice) and dietary modification (in humans), has been shown by researchers to noticeably improve COPD symptoms. The finding ...