Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are chronic respiratory (lung) ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is among the most common breathing conditions. It's the result of damaged lung tissue.

Emphysema is a progressive lung disease involving damage to the air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs. It is a form of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that can cause breathing difficulties ...

This interactive map explains where COPD rates, hospitalizations, and deaths are highest across the United States.

Emphysema, a form of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Emphysema was one of the top two incidental findings in patients screened for lung cancer. “Medicine is rarely gifted with such ...

Impaired DLCO can be a key indicator of a decline in lung function and may link to emphysema in COPD. Emphysema is a type of COPD, where damage occurs to the alveoli and makes it more difficult ...

People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and arthritis have a higher risk of death than people with arthritis ...

Dr. Chengfeng Fu, a lung specialist from Chongqing, China, led the study. He said, “Our study demonstrated an increased risk of all-cause and cardiovascular disease mortality in people who had COPD ...

A singing group is helping people with respiratory conditions improve their breathing. Singing For Lung Health supports ...

For current and former smokers, statins may reduce the amount of chest muscle loss, while aspirin may contribute to increased chest muscle loss, according to a new study.