Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an irreversible inflammatory disease of the lungs that makes it more difficult to breathe over time. The disease causes changes to the tissues inside ...

The Spanish COPD guidelines recommend treatment of the mixed COPD–asthma phenotype with ICS and a long-acting bronchodilator (LABD) as a first option to improve lung function, respiratory ...

You must go to a doctor to know for sure whether you have COPD. That’s because there are things to consider for a diagnosis. Some people have asthma and COPD at the same time. If you have ...

Dyspnea, or shortness of breath, is a common COPD symptom. You may experience different levels of dyspnea, but you can take steps to make breathing easier and help preserve your lung health.

Asthma–chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) overlap syndrome (ACOS) is a commonly encountered yet loosely defined clinical entity. ACOS accounts for approximately 15–25% of the ...

If you suffer from seasonal allergies, you are not alone. Many people turn to oral antihistamines or montelukast for relief, but research shows that nasal sprays are far more effective.

Rutgers Health researchers have found that a weekly injection of diabetes medication could replace painful daily hormone shots for people with a rare genetic form of lipodystrophy that leaves ...

Skilled immigrants working in jobs they're vastly overqualified for face significant mental health challenges including a loss of skills and professional identity, a new study published in ...