Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a condition that affects more than 14 million U.S. adults, is marked by damage ...

aDepartment of Clinical Biochemistry, Zealand University Hospital, Lykkebækvej 1, 4600 Køge, Denmark bDepartment of Clinical Epidemiology, Aarhus University Hospital, Olof Palmes Allé 43-45, 8200 ...

Recognizing the signs of COPD, which include shortness of breath, chronic cough, and increased mucus production, can lead to a diagnosis and treatment plan that improves the chances of slowing ...

Every 30 seconds, someone in the world will experience a flare-up of their asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) symptoms. For decades, the standard treatment for these ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration expanded approval for Johnson & Johnson’s nasal spray, Spravato, to allow it to be used as a standalone treatment for patients with severe depression ...

To help with COPD flare-ups, you may consider a medication inhaler, antibiotics, oxygen therapy, and hospital care. Your healthcare team can best advise you on treatment for COPD exacerbations.

You may consider a type of nebulizer for your COPD treatment. These small devices convert medications into mist, allowing you to breathe them in more easily through a mask or machine. The most ...

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The study included a 6-week screening period, 52 weeks of treatment, and a 12-week safety follow-up. The annualized rate of moderate or severe COPD exacerbations for 52 weeks was the primary endpoint.

While COPD is not curable, it is a preventable and treatable illness. The earlier you start treatment, the better your prognosis. COPD is often asymptomatic until significant damage to the lungs has ...

Chronic lower respiratory diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), are the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control ...