Mayo Clinic Minute: What you need to know about COPD
Nov 15, 2018 · Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the most common smoking-related illness, but most people don't have a good understanding of it. Dr. Paul Scanlon, a Mayo Clinic pulmonologist, breaks down how common COPD is, the effects it has on the body, and how COPD patients can improve their quality of life. Watch: The Mayo Clinic […]
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Self-care steps and treatment can relieve …
Dec 11, 2018 · Mayo Clinic Minute: What you need to know about COPD published 11/15/18 New COPD guidelines from international panel provide updated recommendations published 9/19/18 Mayo Clinic Q and A: COPD treatment with two types of bronchodilators published 1/31/17
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: Risks, symptoms and …
Nov 29, 2016 · Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a collection of serious lung diseases that obstructs airflow from the lungs and causes breathing issues. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are the conditions that most commonly contribute to COPD. According to the American Lung Association, more than 11 million people in the U.S. have been diagnosed with …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: COPD treatment with two types of …
Jan 31, 2017 · DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was recently diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Why do I have different inhalers? ANSWER: Bronchodilators commonly are prescribed for people with COPD. Bronchodilators relax the muscles around your airways so that you can breathe better. They usually come in the form of an inhaler, which allows the medicine …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Tips for living with COPD
Nov 16, 2024 · More than 12.5 million people in the U.S. have a diagnosis of COPD, but millions more may have the disease without knowing it. COPD is a chronic inflammatory lung disease most often caused by long-term smoking, especially cigarettes. Another cause of COPD is breathing in toxic fumes or gases. In rare cases, the cause is a genetic problem.
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Benefits of pulmonary rehabilitation for …
Aug 1, 2021 · DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My father has had COPD for years, but he was hospitalized for worsening symptoms related to his condition. His health care provider advised that he should begin a pulmonary rehabilitation program. He is hesitant and unsure of what to expect. What are the benefits of pulmonary rehabilitation in people with COPD? Do you […]
New hope for COPD patients possible with in-home device - Mayo …
Feb 4, 2020 · ROCHESTER, Minn. — In a new paper published Feb. 4 in JAMA, Mayo Clinic researchers describe the benefits of in-home noninvasive ventilation therapy ― which includes a type referred to as bilevel positive airway pressure, or BiPAP ― for many patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The team identified a number of benefits, including […]
Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Breathing easier with COPD
Sep 3, 2021 · Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is the third leading cause of death worldwide according to the World Health Organization. COPD is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs. The main cause of COPD in developed countries is tobacco smoking. In the developing world, COPD often occurs in …
New COPD guidelines from international panel provide updated ...
Sep 19, 2018 · ROCHESTER, Minn. — For many people, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a distressing and recurrent illness that affects breathing ability and quality of life. While treatable, COPD remains the third leading cause of death in the U.S. In the latest issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings, researchers take a closer look at new findings and […]
Mayo Clinic Radio: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Nov 1, 2018 · While treatable, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) remains the third leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the American Lung Association. COPD is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs. Symptoms include breathing difficulty, cough, mucus production and wheezing. COPD is a progressive …