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 ...

Grace Anne Dorney Koppel was told she only had a few years left after her 2001 COPD diagnosis. Now, the couple provides the treatment that keeps her 'very much alive 23 years later' Star Max via AP ...

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 ...

Oct. 2, 2024 — The FDA has approved Regeneron and Sanofi’s drug Dupixent for patients with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Marking the sixth indication for the drug, the approval ...