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.

Spirometry testing is used in the diagnosis of various lung conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Tuesday, January 28 saw the first patients attend the ...

Air pollution is a well-known risk factor for respiratory diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

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

Despite affecting over 30 million Americans, COPD remains dangerously underdiagnosed. As a leading cause of death, this chronic respiratory disease continues to claim lives, yet awareness and early ...

A new study highlights the multiple obstacles patients face before receiving a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ...

Looking for the name of Marcel Proust on search engines, it seems that the centenary of his death (1922) has gone unnoticed by medical doctors. Several essays on his illness have already been ...

CNN wellness expert Dr. Leana Wen suggests what to do to reduce your risk of catching respiratory viruses this winter and how ...

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

Prescribing physical activity to older adults reduces risk factors for chronic disease and improves functional independence, ...

As the demand for personalized and effective health care solutions grows, home health care providers are implementing more ...

Chronic pain is a common complaint among those with COPD. Columnist Caroline Gainer shares the pain relief strategies that ...