Exercise PH — measured by the mPAP/CO slope — may predict survival in patients with normal or mildly elevated pulmonary arterial pressure.

Blood clots are a common-and potentially serious-medical condition that affects up to 900,000 U.S. adults every year, ...

Background Whether inhaled corticosteroids (ICSs) reduce major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs) in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD ... without accompanying clinical data, ...

With the daily environmental pollution taking a massive toll on our lungs as evidenced by the poor air quality index (AQI) of ...

Columnist Caroline Gainer explains how cold weather aggravates her COPD and shares the methods she uses to protect her lungs ...

MARIA, a 42-year-old teacher with an energetic spirit, had always been an active woman. However, one morning after a long ...

With the earlier definition of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), patients were ... and mucus plugging of the airways. Inflammation causes fibrosis in the airways and loss of tissue ...

This proposal presents a proof of concept for the use of pulmonary flow restrictors (PFRs) based on MVP™-devices, drawing from clinical experience, and explores their potential role in the management ...

GERD is a condition that causes stomach acid to flow back into the oesophagus. This can trigger heartburn, upper abdominal pain, and a sour taste in the mouth. Chronic reflux can trigger complications ...

Let’s explore the common causes of COPD and the science behind this serious ... This makes it harder for air to flow in and out of the lungs. Studies show that about 75% of COPD cases are ...

The genetic disorder causes LDL (bad) cholesterol levels to ... Over time, this plaque buildup can reduce blood flow or rupture, forming clots that block blood supply to the heart or brain ...