Columnist Caroline Gainer discusses a study whose findings suggested that respiratory muscle strength training could help those with COPD.

During and after an exacerbation, mental recovery involves taking care of both your physical and mental health. Resting, ...

COPD stands for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ... This index utilizes four measures: body mass index (BMI), airway obstruction, dyspnea (shortness of breath), and exercise tolerance. An ...

An ongoing cough is a symptom of COPD, especially when it comes with mucus. It isn’t pleasant, but there are ways to manage it. Doctors use stages to describe how severe your COPD is.

Breathing exercises can help ease the coughing that often accompanies COPD. Learn about techniques like pursed lip breathing… 4 Steps for Managing a COPD Flare-Up ...

Chronic pain is a common complaint among those with COPD. Columnist Caroline Gainer shares the pain relief strategies that ...

Inclusion criteria were: a diagnosis of COPD according to the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease guidelines,9 and consent to attend an 8-week supervised PR programme. Patients ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a condition that affects more than 14 million U.S. adults, is marked by damage ...

Your lungs play a vital role in keeping you healthy and energised. With rising pollution levels, changing weather patterns, ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an irreversible inflammatory disease of the lungs that makes it ... You can also help slow COPD's progression by exercising regularly, doing breathing ...

Researchers developed a new COPD-ES questionnaire for healthcare professionals to improve the management of stable chronic ...

Physical activity is a cornerstone of managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). While it may seem counterintuitive for those experiencing shortness of breath to exercise, studies ...