Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is an ongoing group of lung conditions that include chronic bronchitis and emphysema. COPD is the result of damaged lung tissue, which leads to ...

“This new COPD diagnostic schema, which includes chest imaging, respiratory symptoms and spirometry, identified additional individuals at risk of poor respiratory outcomes,” said Bhatt, a professor in ...

For some patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), summer can be one of the most stressful times of the year. Not only is allergy season in full swing, but rising temperatures and ...

COPD requires regular monitoring through tests like spirometry to assess the condition’s severity and aid in an individualized treatment plan. COPD is a progressive lung condition that makes breathing ...