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Injurious falls are common among people with COPD in the 2 years before death, with some medications tied to higher fall risk.

To help with COPD flare-ups, you may consider a medication inhaler, antibiotics, oxygen therapy, and hospital care. Your healthcare team can best advise you on treatment for COPD exacerbations.

You may consider a type of nebulizer for your COPD treatment. These small devices convert medications into mist, allowing you to breathe them in more easily through a mask or machine. The most ...

COPD is a progressive, irreversible inflammatory disease of the lungs that makes it difficult to breathe. Cigarette smoking is the most common cause of COPD. Common symptoms include a persistent cough ...

As I watch the snowflakes fly and see the trees sway in the 17 mph winds, I’m reminded that those of us with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) face some interesting challenges during the ...

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are now considered a vital aspect of COPD management. These programs aim to improve lung function, decrease symptoms, and enhance patients’ overall quality of life. For women, the integration of ...

Ginger, echinacea, and curcumin are just a few of the herbs that you may hear about when looking into natural remedies for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or other respiratory conditions.

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.

Any commercial use of this content requires a subscription. Click here to find out more. Physicians recommend that patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) quit smoking and use ...