People with COPD struggle with breathing because the condition causes air to get trapped in the lungs and interferes with the exchange of gas, says Osita Onugha, MD, thoracic surgeon and assistant ...

Patients whose endurance increases will likely have a higher quality of life and ability to carry out daily functions, the authors said. Improved exercise endurance can be a meaningful way to measure ...

COPD – Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease – refers to a group of lung diseases that cause damage to the airways and air sacs in the lungs. The damage can’t be reversed, so treatment includes ...

For those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), regular physical activity can bring a host of benefits. Research links exercise to lower risk of COPD-related hospital admission as well as ...

Gordon Stewart-Harrison recalls his first experience with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) when he was shoveling snow on his driveway. After just a few moments, he was completely out of ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Compared with a dual therapy inhaler, a triple therapy inhaler improved inspiratory capacity in those with COPD.

NEW JERSEY (Ivanhoe Newswire) – According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease was the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S. in 2020.