Chronic lower respiratory diseases, namely, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease , are the fifth-leading cause of ...

Researchers sought to determine the effect of COPD exacerbation risk for ASCVD hospitalization in patients with ASCVD.

When spirometry is unavailable, physicians can use the St. George’s Respiratory Questionnaire score plus peak expiratory flow ...

Work your way through the questions to enhance your understanding of diagnosis and management of key conditions. Press ‘start’ below to begin the quiz on diagnosis of COPD. Forced inspiratory volume ...

Adults with COPD who used inhaled corticosteroids for more than 24 months faced higher risks for diabetes, osteoporosis, ...

Long-distance caregivers can help manage a loved one’s finances, organize their medical appointments, coordinate with other caregivers and offer emotional support.

Learn more about a new study that confirms the multitude of health risks associated with e-cigarettes, including COPD and ...

Early diagnosis of COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, increases the quality of life of the patient and the efficacy of available treatments. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have now ...

A revolutionary AI-powered diagnostic test for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is set to be introduced in GP ...

Significantly greater composite adverse outcome rates seen for long- versus short-term inhaled corticosteroid use for prevalent, inception cohorts.