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Patients with bronchiectasis in China have a high disease burden and a low rate of use of evidence-based treatments.

A new study has linked higher levels of air pollution to a reduced risk of developing melanoma, but an oncologist warns that the results may be misinterpreted.

During and after an exacerbation, mental recovery involves taking care of both your physical and mental health. Resting, ...

The following is a summary of “NTHi killing activity is reduced in COPD patients and is associated with a differential ...

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Share on Pinterest The GOLD COPD grading system uses symptoms and exacerbations to grade the severity of COPD. This helps your provider determine which medications to use to help control COPD.

Objective: To investigate the efficacy and tolerability of high-dose N-acetylcysteine (NAC) in the treatment of patients with exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

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.