AAT is produced by the liver but helps the lungs defend against inflammation and outside irritants such as smoke or other ...

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, a lung and airway disease, is mired in myths. Pulmonologist Dr Raja Dhar shares COPD facts to raise awareness.

According to estimates by the World Health Organisation, COPD ranks third among the leading causes of death globally.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is part of the WHO Global Action Plan for Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) and the UN ...

COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema, is progressive, meaning it gets worse over time without treatment.

Nine percent of Alabamans live with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) a long-term, progressive lung disease that causes difficulty breathing. In fact, Alabama is one of the top 10 states in ...

Whenever we think of difficulty in breathing, the first image that comes to mind is often the dramatic scenes shown in movies ...

Dr. Luken Imel sheds light on COPD, a lung condition often rooted in smoking and years of inflammation, stressing early ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is no longer a condition that just affects older smokers. Its rising cases ...

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a progressive lung condition that causes breathing difficulties by blocking ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is straining Europe’s healthcare budgets, primarily through preventable ...