Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and acute bronchitis both cause lung irritation and inflammation. They can trigger similar symptoms, including coughing, chest pain, and fatigue. Acute ...

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are at an increased risk of cognitive impairment, with a notably higher likelihood of developing non-amnestic mild cognitive impairment.

Among men without obesity, COPD-SDB overlap vs SDB alone is linked to increased subclinical atherosclerosis and arterial stiffness.

Incorporating chest CT imaging and respiratory symptoms into the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) diagnostic schema improved identification of individuals with poor respiratory outcomes, ...

Almost 16 million adults have COPD in the United States and about 3 in 4 people with this condition have at least one flare (exacerbation) a year, cites a review. But you don’t have to sit and wait ...

People living in rural counties have a greater risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), requiring hospitalization, and dying from COPD than those in urban areas. Higher smoking ...

Credit: Getty Images. The 2024 GOLD COPD Report includes updated research and recommendations that reflect shifts in thinking on COPD management. Vogelmeier, who heads the Department of Medicine, ...