With the earlier definition of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), patients were ... and mucus plugging of the airways. Inflammation causes fibrosis in the airways and loss of tissue ...

If you find yourself coughing more often than usual, producing thick mucus, and feeling breathless after simple tasks like climbing stairs or walking across the room, it might be more than just a ...

The FDA approved dupilumab (Dupixent) as the first biologic treatment for adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ...

Dupixent may help some people with inadequately controlled COPD who have a type of lung inflammation that worsens symptoms.

After a delay, the FDA has approved Dupixent (dupilumab) as an add-on maintenance treatment of adults with inadequately ...

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a chronic lung disease that damages the airways and makes it difficult to breathe. It is primarily caused by prolonged exposure to harmful particles ...

After more than a decade without any therapeutic advancements in chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), people with ...

But, before knowing about its risk factors, causes and symptoms, let's see what COPD is. Dr. Bandana Mishra who is the Head of Department & Senior Consultant of Pulmonology at Sanar International ...

Patients with COPD who travel to high altitudes have an estimated PaO2 decrease of 0.84 kPa with each 1000 meter of altitude gain. High-altitude travel in patients with chronic obstructive ...

The UAB Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine is an integral part of one of the nation's largest health systems. Nationally known for our compassionate care, cutting-edge research, ...

This article explores pulmonary contusion causes, symptoms, and recovery timeline. Like most of your organs, your lungs are ...

In conclusion, COPD is a global disease ... an inflammatory process and mucus plugging of the airways. Inflammation causes fibrosis in the airways and loss of tissue adjacent to it.