Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.)Bradley Richmond, Vanderbilt University(THE CONVERSATION) Smoking is the most common cause of chronic…

It’s natural to gasp for breath when you’re walking up the stairs, exercising hard, sick, or anxious. Whatever may be the reason for shortness of breath, having a tight feeling in your chest or not breathing well can be pretty distressing.…

Obesity may put women at a higher risk for airway obstructive diseases, a Korean population-based cohort study suggested. In an adjusted model,…

COPD is caused by being exposed over time to irritants like gases and particulate matter, like cigarette smoke or chemical fumes and dust at work. (Representative image)By Dr. Ankit Singhal India, which dominates the list of having the…

While outwardly 2021 was a quiet year in the field of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), with no major research breakthroughs or new…

Long-time exposure to these chemicals in the OR may significantly increase one's risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a new study led by Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH)…

An international research team, led by experts at the University of Birmingham, published its findings today in BMJ Open. Co Author Professor Peyman Adab, from the University of Birmingham's Institute…

In "Prevalence and Population Attributable Risk for Early COPD in U.S. Hispanics/Latinos," Alejandro A. Diaz, MD, MPH, assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and associate scientist at the Division of Pulmonary and…

COPD is a chronic inflammatory lung condition that obstructs airflow from the lungs. It is generally caused by long-term exposure to irritating gases or particulate matter, most often cigarette smoke. Symptoms include difficulty…