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 ...

For some patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), summer can be one of the most stressful times of the year. Not only is allergy season in full swing, but rising temperatures ...

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 ...

After scoring U.S. states on lung health-related environmental and behavioral factors, Colorado and Hawaii emerged as the ...

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 ...