To understand COPD’s pathophysiology, it’s important to understand the structure of the lungs and how they work: When you inhale, air moves down your trachea and then through two tubes called ...

However exposure to any irritant, noxious airborne particles (for example, organic and inorganic dusts) and chemical fumes that can be inhaled into the lungs present an underestimated risk of COPD ...

Educational Objectives. Upon completion of the educational activity, participants should be able to: 1. Discuss mechanisms of action of novel biologics and the rationale for their use to treat COPD.

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 ...

Research shows that digital inhalers equipped with remote monitoring capabilities may aid in predicting and identifying ...

THE most significant progress in the field of pulmonary physiology has been a reawakened interest in clinical application. The ever-increasing attention devoted to evaluation of pulmonary function ...

COPD can impact your ability to work. Here’s how to talk to your employer about COPD, ask for reasonable accommodations, and recognize when it might be time to switch jobs or retire.

Fortunately, recent studies have found lung function decline to be decreasing, yet patients are still experiencing frequent exacerbations, which means that current interventions have not been ...

Introduction. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common respiratory condition, affecting 4.5% of people over the age of 40 in the UK. The British Lung Foundation estimates 1.2 million ...