COPD is more common in people in their 40s and 50s because it's caused by repeated, long-term exposure to irritants. Climate change-induced exposures may mean younger people being diagnosed.

The global rise in temperatures spawns more frequent and intense heat waves. Prolonged or extreme heat poses serious health risks for everyone but is a particular worry for older adults. Wynne Armand, ...

As extreme heat settles over Wisconsin, the American Lung Association has tips to help residents safeguard their health. Extreme weather conditions, like the current heat wave, can be especially ...

COPD exacerbations during hot summer periods happened more often to patients with a history of myocardial infarction (P = .014) or active smokers (P = .011), which is in line with previous studies.

More research is necessary to understand why extreme heat exacerbates mental health issues, but Nori-Sarma suspects that poor sleep is one of several factors. “We know that people struggle to ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 73-year-old male with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). I pretty much have it under control with medication, but I am still not able to do a whole lot, as I feel ...

COPD affects more than 24 million people in the U.S., including 5 percent of people in Wisconsin, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the COPD foundation.

There are some situations where COPD exacerbation will require emergency care. If your lung capacity is lower than normal, your body may not be able to remove carbon dioxide (CO 2), which can cause ...

A person with stage 4 COPD, or FEV levels that are below 30 percent, has end-stage COPD. It’s the most advanced form of the disease. Symptoms of end-stage COPD are similar to the symptoms for other ...