Researchers reported that a lung MRI technique that uses inhaled gas can identify early patchy lung defects in patients with ...

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 ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can result from chronic bronchitis or emphysema. Some people may also have COPD and asthma, which can worsen both conditions. Chronic obstructive ...

A score that measures airflow into and out of your lungs can help diagnose COPD and determine the best treatments. Share on Pinterest PongMoji/Getty Images Spirometry is an important tool for ...

Disease-recapitulating animal models are valuable tools in preclinical development for the study of compounds. In the case of fibrotic pulmonary diseases such as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), ...

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.

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 ...

With the earlier definition of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), patients were essentially defined as having either chronic bronchitis or emphysema, with emphysema classified as a ...

Patients with PAH who experience low levels of oxygen may have a poor quality of life, and vital organs may be compromised if these levels are not corrected. 6 Oxygen therapy can help patients ...

Pulmonary care is caring for and treating the lungs and respiratory (or breathing) system. This can include many kinds of lung conditions, such as asthma, bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary ...