I’m dealing with a new symptom of my chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): excess mucus. It has to be expelled, […]
Experimental blood test predicts risk for developing COPD, other severe respiratory diseases
A scientific team supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has created a preclinical blood test to identify adults […]
Cipla USA team members make donation to the COPD Foundation as part of 3rd annual art contest to celebrate COPD Awareness Month
Posted on September 09, 2024 | This article was written by Crystal Rothhaar, BS. In November 2023, the COPD Foundation celebrated […]
Addressing the comorbidities of COPD is crucial, but it can be tricky
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is often accompanied by several comorbidities, including heart disease, osteoporosis, anxiety, and depression. Two of […]
Questions to Ask Your Primary Care Provider About COPD
Posted on August 30, 2024 | This article was written by Stephanie Williams, BS, RRT. Whether you’re experiencing breathing challenges or […]
COPD and BPD: Inhalation of live Lactobacilli lessens lung inflammation and improves lung function
In preclinical models, the inhalation of a mixture of living Lactobacilli bacteria attenuated pulmonary inflammation and improved lung function and […]
Engineers design lookalike drug carrier to evade lung’s lines of defense
A drug-carrying molecule designed to cure disease by slipping past the lung’s natural defenses offers new hope for people with […]
Being spontaneous is no longer an option with COPD
Someone asked me recently what I miss about my life before I had chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Without hesitation, […]
Higher genetic risk of COPD associated with lower lung function in childhood
A higher genetic risk for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with reduced lung function starting in childhood, a […]