Explore strategies for controlling COPD and improving health, with a focus on management and lifestyle changes.

People with COPD experience more falls and related injuries requiring medical care when using common fall-risk increasing ...

The growing prevalence of COPD among women can be attributed to a combination of biological, environmental, and societal ...

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).

Among patients with COPD who experienced an exacerbation, the risk for cardiovascular events was highest in the following 2 weeks and stayed elevated more than 1 year after, according to study results ...

However, by considering patients' individual circumstances and taking the time to ensure that they use the appropriate inhaler and technique, everyone can benefit. Asthma and COPD have a huge ...

People with COPD experience more falls and related injuries requiring medical care when using common fall-risk increasing drugs, according to a new study.

2024 — A new study shows that a form of vitamin B3 can reduce lung inflammation in COPD patients. The researchers hope it will pave the way for new treatment ... Aug. 22, 2024 — Managing hard ...

Nurses and nurse midwives have historically considered patient education one of their most important responsibilities. Increasingly, however, appropriate and comprehensive patient education has ...

Additional research addressing the connection between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and metabolic syndrome is needed to improve holistic patient care, according to a new editorial.

it is quickly becoming a promising tool for patient adherence, chronic disease management, preventive medicine, rehabilitation, and paediatric care, as well as for medical education, training ...

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 ...