Substantial challenges characterise the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including a progressively ...

The current pathophysiology of COPD encompasses three main characteristics: emphysema, chronic bronchitis and small airway disease. Macrophages and neutrophils are implicated in this process; thus ...

Learn more about current thinking regarding COPD and find out how three different mechanisms of airflow obstruction play a role in COPD pathogenesis.

Home-based pulmonary rehabilitation has been slowly gaining momentum for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but access is still a challenge. "The science shows that there is greater ...

With COPD, you can be at risk for serious complications that not only put your health in jeopardy, but also could be fatal. We'll share tips for preventing them.

Tezepelumab has received an FDA breakthrough therapy designation as a maintenance treatment for patients with moderate to very severe COPD characterized by an eosinophilic phenotype, according to ...

Learn about COPD medications, including bronchodilators, steroids, and combination treatments. Understand how they work, their side effects, and ways to manage COPD effectively.

GSK just hit one of its main objectives for 2025 after getting FDA approval of anti-IL-5 antibody Nucala as a treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Nucala (mepolizumab) has ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a disease of the respiratory tract that is characterized narrowing of the small airways and destruction of lung tissue.

Antibiotic demand for pneumonia and COPD in the top 20 countries showed high global consumption. Researchers conducted a retrospective study published in the June 2025 issue of International Journal ...

In smokers with COPD, LABA+LAMA is more effective than LABA+ICS in preventing exacerbations, regardless of blood eosinophil count.

Pulmonary hypertension due to left heart disease (PH-LHD) is the most common type of pulmonary hypertension, although an accurate prevalence is challenging. PH-LHD includes PH due to systolic or ...