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 ...

COPD affects at least 4.5% of those 18-49 years old, according to an analysis of U.S. cohorts. The early COPD group was more likely to be hospitalized or die from chronic respiratory disease, to ...

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

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is often thought of as a condition that only affects longtime smokers. In reality, the disease reaches far beyond that group. Women are ...

The study's findings suggest that high baseline white blood cell count, particularly high neutrophil count, was associated with a higher incidence of long-term acute exacerbation of chronic ...

Credit: Scott Bodell/MedicalImages.com The authors outline preventative pharmacologic therapies for COPD exacerbations and a patient-tailored approach to management. Chronic obstructive pulmonary ...

Decreased body mass index (BMI) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) was linked to a higher risk of severe exacerbations and all-cause mortality, emphasizing the importance of ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) was present in a notable percentage of younger adults, with associated risks for morbidity and mortality, researchers found. Across four prospective U.S.