Obstructive lung diseases like COPD cause trouble when you're exhaling air. Restrictive lung diseases like pulmonary fibrosis make it harder to inhale air, reducing total lung capacity. There are two ...

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 ...

In the United States, development of COPD is most likely to be related to tobacco smoke, which is an important modifiable risk factor to consider when managing patients with COPD. Cardiovascular ...

Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are chronic respiratory diseases that cause breathing difficulty and coughing. Both conditions share similar symptoms. Understanding their ...

This educational activity is intended for pulmonary specialists and other members of the health care team who care for patients with obstructive lung diseases such as COPD and asthma. Asthma and COPD ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is the fourth leading cause of death worldwide, responsible for 3.5 million deaths in 2021, according to the World Health Organization. It’s a common ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) remains a substantial contributor to morbidity and mortality in the United States with an estimated 3.8% age-adjusted prevalence and 141,733 COPD deaths ...

Communities impacted by increased wildfire activity and smoke can use a population health-based action plan to help alleviate health risks, particularly for those with chronic obstructive pulmonary ...

Pulmonary function tests are a group of noninvasive breathing tests that measure how much air your lungs can hold, how quickly you can move air in and out and how efficiently your lungs transfer ...