Finding it hard to breathe when you lay down is medically called orthopnea. Find a list of potential causes to help narrow down your overall risk here.

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Injurious falls are common among people with COPD in the 2 years before death, with some medications tied to higher fall risk.

A new study shows significant long-term reductions in the stress hormone cortisol in seniors taking part in the O'stress program.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a condition that affects more than 14 million U.S. adults, is marked by damage ...

Last year, a puzzling case caught the attention of Dr. Mary Lee-Wong at Maimonides Medical Center. An elderly patient with both asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease had shown no signs of ...