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 ...

COPD is an inflammatory health condition that damages your lungs. Eating an anti-inflammatory diet and getting enough of vitamins A, C, D, and E can reduce symptoms and help manage the condition.

Obesity (and being overweight) can affect your lung function, causing your COPD symptoms to worsen. Learn what the effects are and how to manage both conditions.

COPD Risk Confirmed: Exclusive e-cigarette use is significantly associated with new cases of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Hypertension Warning: A modest increase in high blood pressure ...

The study found that COPD patients’ alveolar macrophages — a type of lung cell that removes dust, particles and microorganisms from the lungs — contain more carbon than those of smokers. The ...

Sly Stone died after a prolonged battle with COPD, a lung condition that can be debilitating. Here's what doctors want you to know about it.

New treatment for people with COPD, emphysema at Penn Medicine 02:23. PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A new treatment option for people with COPD or emphysema could be an alternative to lung surgery and ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pulmonary fibrosis (also called idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, or IPF) are both serious lifelong diseases that make it hard for you to breathe ...

Some people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) believe that consuming cannabidiol (CBD) gummy bears improves the symptoms. However, the evidence about the effectiveness of CBD gummy ...

If you have a COPD flare-up that’s worse than usual, it could be a medical emergency. Find out when to go to the hospital for a COPD flare.

Sly Stone, an icon of funk music, has died at the age of 82 following a prolonged battle with COPD, a chronic lung condition that can block airflow and cause difficulty breathing. "It is with ...