Heat can also contribute to dehydration, which often thickens mucus, making it more challenging for airways in the lungs to remain clear. In addition, many patients have COPD alongside asthma ...

They examined data from 2,118 participants in the NIH-funded COPDGene study, which included participants who smoked at least 10 pack-years and were diagnosed with COPD. The researchers assessed ...

The oxygen in these sacs passes into your bloodstream, and then your lungs push out the stale air. When you have COPD, your lungs don't work as they should. Long-term irritation from smoke or ...

These diseases include emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Many people with COPD have both. Emphysema slowly destroys air sacs in your lungs, interfering with blood flow. Bronchitis causes ...

Its effects are not confined to fire zones: smoke can drift thousands of kilometers, putting millions of Canadians at risk, and especially those who have breathing challenges like asthma, chronic ...

is a fully human monoclonal antibody that binds to and inhibits interleukin-33 (IL-33), an initiator and amplifier of broad inflammation in COPD. IL-33 is thought to be involved in different types of ...

It's approved for COPD maintenance. This medicine works like a bronchodilator, but it's less expensive. Theophylline can help your lungs work better, but it may not control all of your symptoms.

Having overweight or obesity can exacerbate COPD symptoms. Excess body weight often means your heart and lungs must work harder, making breathing more difficult. This may also increase the demand ...

In the “water is wet” category of news, Bloomberg Businesweek has published a long article titled “Cartoon Network’s Last Gasp,” documenting the declining fortunes of Cartoon Network.

GSK had expected to secure an FDA nod for its IL-5 antibody Nucala in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) on Wednesday, but the May 7 deadline has come and gone without a decision from ...

The first of its kind device may save lives by boosting the number of lungs salvaged for transplant. On the XPS machine%2C lungs are examined%2C squeezed and tested to make sure they%27re working ...

BUT IF IT’S HAZY OR IF YOU CAN’T SEE THE MOUNTAINS AT ALL, EITHER FROM SMOKE OR DUST, THESE ARE TIMES THAT WE REALLY HAVE TO WORRY AND TAKE CONCERN FOR OUR LUNGS AND OUR AND OUR HEALTH.