Physicians recommend that patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) quit smoking and use steroids, antibiotics and other drugs to manage the sometimes debilitating symptoms. However, ...

New Tool Better Predicts COPD Risk for People of Non-European Ancestry May 3, 2022 — Initial tests of a new 'crystal ball' for COPD revealed that it is better at predicting risk for both African ...

Relationship issues can also be a factor. With so many possible causes, your doctor has a number of tests they can use to figure out the best treatment for you. This one’s not actually a test ...

COPD health risks: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a serious health condition that affects the lungs, and also poses a risk to a person's overall well-being. This disease raises ...

The Globe spoke with infectious disease experts about how and when to use the new combo tests. Like a COVID-19 test, the new ...

"COPD is the third leading cause of death worldwide but treatment for the condition is stuck in the 20th century." A simple ...

"This will allow Koye to develop solutions that help track and treat respiratory health in COPD patients using their voice," said the pharma company in a statement. The two companies plan to ...

The COPD Assessment Test (CAT), widely recognized as a reliable tool for assessing ... In nonsmokers, CAT items 4 (dyspnea) and 6 (confidence leaving home) were significantly associated with mortality ...

With the latest XEC COVID variant making its rounds, it’s likely you or someone you know has had to take an at-home test recently. Thankfully tests are more available than they have been in ...

Tis the season to get sick with a cold, the flu or even COVID-19. If you're wondering if your at-home COVID-19 test kits are still OK to use, we've got good news. Even if your box says it's ...

results of a spirometry test, which measures lung function the severity of your symptoms the frequency and severity of exacerbations (times when COPD suddenly gets worse) A spirometry test ...

A wry smile. A pensive expression. Frustration. Disappointment. A gentle smile. Expression-less. Rohit Sharma bore all this and more during India's largely lacklustre Day 2 at the Gabba. As Travis ...