Inflammation is having a moment. It’s the buzzword behind turmeric lattes, elimination diets, and supplement stacks. But for those of us living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), ...

Although there is no cure for COPD yet, there are several approved treatments that can help manage the disease and ease symptoms. Learn more about some of the specific therapies used to treat this ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an inflammatory disorder that causes several symptoms which make breathing difficult. These include persistent cough with mucus, wheezing, and shortness ...

The long-term use of aspirin was found to reduce the severity of acute exacerbations in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD), including in-hospital mortality, invasive ventilation use, and ...

It’s not uncommon for those of us with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to suffer from cachexia, or wasting disease. A 2019 study found that people with cachexia or pre-cachexia had a ...

DirectRx, a specialty pharmacy for people with chronic health disorders, is now part of the exclusive U.S. pharmacy network distributing Ohtuvayre (ensifentrine), a newly approved therapy for chronic ...

While it’s important to check with your doctor before beginning any new exercise regimen, most patients with COPD benefit greatly from regular exercise for a number of reasons. Exercise won’t cure you ...

Note: This is the first part of a three-part series written in collaboration with respiratory therapist Mark W. Mangus Sr., RRT, RPFT, FAARC, and oxygen expert Ryan Diesem. One of the more hotly ...

Treatment with the triple-combination therapy Trelegy Ellipta reduced exacerbations in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and improved patients’ lung function and quality of life, according ...

Formoterol (brand names Perforomist, Foradil) is a bronchodilator in a class of medications called long-acting beta agonists (LABAs). It is used to control wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing and ...

Using e-cigarettes, often called vaping, significantly increases the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a U.S. study suggests. People who used e-cigarettes, which are ...

People who get more vitamin E from their diet may be less likely to develop chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), an analysis suggests. Findings indicate that vitamin E supplementation may ...