There is nothing scarier than not being able to breathe easily, yet millions of Americans experience that sensation because of a condition known as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD. As a ...

“As easy as breathing...” is a phrase we frequently hear, but for many of my patients, breathing does not come easy. As a pulmonologist, I have spent the better part of my career working to find ...

Over 12.5 million Americans live with a lung condition known as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to the American Lung Association. While COPD notably occurs in smokers, some ...

Research reveals strong connections between muscle strength and cognitive function in patients with COPD, highlighting the potential for rehabilitation strategies.

A recent review discussed how to manage comorbid cardiovascular disease in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Authors from Moscow and Geneva outlined various forms of CVD and ...

The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease has released new standards for the diagnosis, management and prevention of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The latest recommendations ...

Awareness of COPD -- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease -- continues to grow in the United States, according to national survey results released today by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood ...

February's American Heart Month may now be over, but it's still a good time to learn about pulmonary hypertension. About 500-1,000 new cases of this rare type of high blood pressure are diagnosed each ...

This transcript has been edited for clarity. For more episodes, download the Medscape app or subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast provider. Isaac Kirubakaran ...