Emphysema & chronic bronchitis    Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the third most common disease and a leading cause of death in the United States, following heart disease and cancer.

COPD makes it harder to breathe deeply due to narrowed airways. This leads to shortness of breath and especially during physical activity. This information is sourced from the National Institute ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is an ongoing group of lung conditions that include chronic bronchitis and emphysema. COPD is the result of damaged lung tissue, which leads to ...

While people can develop chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) no matter where they live, the condition is more common — and has worse outcomes — in some regions of the country.

A chronic cough, difficulty breathing, wheezing, fatigue, and recurring chest infections are the most common symptoms of COPD. As COPD progresses, you may experience more severe symptoms.

These men and women are fighting a common enemy: COPD – Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Their lungs don't work normally…every breath taken can be a struggle. What do they believe to be ...

Certain glucose-lowering drugs were linked to fewer moderate or severe COPD exacerbations in adults with type 2 diabetes Study: Glucose-Lowering Medications and Risk of Chronic Obstructive ...

You must go to a doctor to know for sure whether you have COPD. That’s because there are things to consider for a diagnosis. Some people have asthma and COPD at the same time. If you have ...

Medically reviewed by Brian Bezack, DO Over-the-counter (OTC) inhalers are not approved for treating chronic obstructive ...

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