Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients with type 2 inflammation may soon gain access to a new drug — dupilumab — […]
Creating Financial Wellness While Living with Chronic Illness
Posted on May 28, 2024 | This article was written by Jamie Jarrard, BA. Financial wellness can be a challenge for […]
A waiting game reminds me of being diagnosed with COPD
For two weeks, I’ve gone to at least two doctor appointments a week to learn what’s causing me stomach problems […]
New insights on polymicrobial infections in chronic lung diseases
Chronic lung diseases are often accelerated and exacerbated by polymicrobial infections. An international study team led by MedUni Vienna has […]
Caring for the Caregiver: More Resources for Your Friends and Loved Ones
Posted on June 17, 2024 | This post was authored by Kristen Szymonik, BS, RRT, AE-C When you think of a […]
ALA awareness campaign highlights jobs that pose risk of COPD
A new campaign will highlight the ways certain jobs, including those related to mining, agriculture, and manufacturing, can increase the […]
Working on the night shift tied to higher risk of COPD in study
Permanent night shift work is associated with a nearly 50% higher risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) relative […]
Some useful features of the updated COPD Pocket Consultant Guide
Tools that make life easier for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are prized possessions. One of them is […]
Discovery into how chronic lung conditions affect children’s immune system
Researchers have made a breakthrough into how two chronic respiratory diseases in childhood affect the immune system, paving the way […]