To diagnose chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), doctors typically use spirometry to measure your lung function. They usually also perform other tests to monitor the damage to your lungs.

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 ...

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 ...

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.

pul.unimaas.nl Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and obesity are common and disabling chronic health conditions with increasing prevalence worldwide. A relationship between COPD and obesity ...

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. This leads to poor airflow ...

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