Finding out that you or a loved one has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can feel overwhelming. But the good news is that simple strategies for COPD self-care, along with following your ...

Whether your symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) came on gradually or suddenly, one thing remains the same: You’ll need to seek treatment for the condition right away. “There are ...

A new report sets out to provide a comprehensive view of COPD care in the United States. COPD is the third-leading cause of death in US, but compared to other chronic diseases, COPD research funding ...

I saw this firsthand in my time working as a hospitalist—patients with COPD would continue to churn through the emergency department with exacerbations, never getting the help they needed between ...

Worsening chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) symptoms are often underreported by patients who cannot recognize these changes as sign of decline, but they can be objectively measured through ...

AJMC®: What recent developments in the therapeutic landscape of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) do you think have the greatest potential to shift how treatment is managed? Dr Martinez: ...

Credit: Scott Bodell/MedicalImages.com The authors outline preventative pharmacologic therapies for COPD exacerbations and a patient-tailored approach to management. Chronic obstructive pulmonary ...

Prioritizing communications between patients and health care providers and increasing patient education about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) could help improve patient care, according to ...

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. Leah J. Witt, MD: ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a complex and progressive disease, and many patients continue to experience exacerbations, also known as flare-ups. For the past few decades, the ...