Explore strategies for controlling COPD and improving health, with a focus on management and lifestyle changes.

You must go to a doctor to know for sure whether you have COPD. That’s because there are things to consider for a diagnosis. Some people have asthma and COPD at the same time. If you have ...

Additional diagnostic tests may include monitoring your breath as you sleep or exercise. There is no set age for a COPD screening. It’s best to discuss symptoms with your doctor if you suspect ...

Altogether, the research paves the way for potential new diagnostics and therapies. The sncRNA, 5'-tRNA ValCAC half, could be a biomarker for COPD, for example. "COPD is often underdiagnosed ...

Inhalers for COPD provide steroids, bronchodilators, or combination drugs. The three types differ in the mechanism by which the medication is inhaled and have different instructions for use.

The growing prevalence of COPD among women can be attributed to a combination of biological, environmental, and societal ...

Globally, COPD is also a leading cause of death. Data from the World Health Organization in 2021 ranked it as the fourth ...

“Our study shows that COPD diagnosis and staging is feasible with a single CT acquisition and relevant clinical data,” said researcher Kyle Hasenstab, an assistant professor of statistics and ...