Patients with acute COPD exacerbations are seen frequently in the emergency department (ED). Acute exacerbations are associated with significant morbidity, mortality and health care expenditures.

This article demonstrates that in exacerbations of COPD associated with increased cough ... therapy for patients with acute dyspnea in the ED. Evidence from 14 studies with 758 patients shows ...

Explore strategies for controlling COPD and improving health, with a focus on management and lifestyle changes.

Ed suffers from COPD – Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. It's progressive…getting worse over time and there's no cure. In patients like Ed…doctors follow disease progression and ...

COPD comprises several conditions, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema, and can be caused by irritants like smoke or pollution and genetics. The disease affects more than 30 million ...

That’s why it’s helpful to check in with your doctor about putting together a realistic exercise plan as part of your COPD management ... and consists of education and exercise classes ...

You must go to a doctor to know for sure whether you have COPD. That’s because there are things to consider for a diagnosis. Some people have asthma and COPD at the same time. If you have ...