Women often face delayed diagnosis or even misdiagnosis of various medical issues. Studies haves shown COPD affects women a ...

High levels of perceived stress are associated with a quadrupled risk of moderate or severe COPD flare-ups (excerbations), ...

How much did they smoke? Were they exposed to smoke from others? Were they born prematurely? Did they experience a lot of ...

You may experience wheezing and tightness in the chest or have excess sputum (saliva and mucus) production. Some people with COPD have acute exacerbations, which are flare-ups of severe symptoms.

National Jewish Health researchers with the Advanced Diagnostic Laboratories have developed a molecular diagnostic test ...

COPD significantly impairs respiratory function and reduces exercise capacity. Rehabilitation exercises, particularly ...