There are many types of respiratory diseases, such as COPD, asthma, and obstructive sleep apnea. Smoking and exposure to certain substances are common risk factors. Respiratory diseases are conditions ...

This educational activity is intended for pulmonary specialists and other members of the health care team who care for patients with obstructive lung diseases such as COPD and asthma. Asthma and COPD ...

For a long time, physicians and scientists believed our lungs were sterile (germ-free). But modern science indicates otherwise. Now we know they contain allergens, bacteria or viruses we inhale, such ...

November is National Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Month. It’s time to raise awareness about lung disease within our communities. By understanding the causes, reducing our risk ...

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 ...

Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are chronic respiratory (lung) diseases that cause breathing difficulty and coughing. Asthma affects about 28 million people in the United ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) remains a substantial contributor to morbidity and mortality in the United States with an estimated 3.8% age-adjusted prevalence and 141,733 COPD deaths ...

Background Exacerbations are major causes of morbidity in individuals with chronic respiratory diseases such as chronic ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally. Effective management ...