As per experts, air pollution has far-reaching effects on various organs in the body. For the lungs, it can lead to ...

With World COPD Day taking place on Wednesday, November 20, a Wicklow woman has shared her story of being diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which requires her to use ...

Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD Emphysema is a chronic lung disease that occurs when the air sacs in the lungs (called ...

November is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Awareness Month. Temple University Health System answers five frequently asked questions about the disease. 1 What is chronic obstructive ...

Volcanic smog, or "vog," poses risks to respiratory health, with potential long-term effects on the overall health of the ...

Grip strength is a good predictor of overall strength and health — so if it's getting harder to open a jar, it might be time ...

Nowadays, the way pollution has increased in the country, the problem of lung-related diseases has also increased. Due to ...

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a major health issue globally, primarily caused by smoking and environmental ...

For decades, spirometry tests have classified lung function differently for Black and White patients. New research explains the racism behind it.

Lipodermatosclerosis is rare in those with systemic sclerosis but is associated with a higher rate of complications, including pulmonary hypertension.

Explore how health-related quality of life influences re-hospitalization and mortality risk in COPD patients admitted with ...

Jeanne L. Gilmore, a registered nurse who volunteered at Greater Baltimore Medical Center, died Oct. 30 at her Rosslare Ridge ...