We've all felt winded when taking the stairs or dealt with a cough from time to time. But if these issues linger, they could be early signs of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). If you have ...

During and after an exacerbation, mental recovery involves taking care of both your physical and mental health. Resting, ...

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Emphysema is a chronic lung condition that affects millions of people worldwide and can make everyday activities such as walking, talking, and even breathing, feel like a challenge.

A recent trial showed that nicotinamide riboside supplementation might reduce airway inflammation in patients with COPD who smoked previously.

Some people have asthma and COPD at the same time. If you have symptoms of both, your doctor may call it asthma-COPD overlap. If you’ve been diagnosed with COPD, you might be wondering what ...

In a recent study, Mass General Brigham researchers demonstrated that through low-cost genetic samples that can be obtained from a cheek swab or blood test, they can improve identification of people ...

Matthew Moll, MD, MPH, and Michael H. Cho, MD, MPH, from the Department of Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital are ...

Columnist Caroline Gainer discusses a study whose findings suggested that respiratory muscle strength training could help those with COPD.