Pollution, smoking, and that cough: It may be time for a lung function test

Chronic cough, breathlessness or pollution exposure may signal underlying lung disease. Here's when you should consider a ...

Asthma vs. COPD: Why early differentiation matters, according to pulmonologist

Respiratory diseases such as Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) are on the rise partly because of ...
Opinion

Policy Gaps and Health Plan Barriers Are Failing COPD Patients

The COPD Action Alliance today released a new white paper, COPD in America and the Road to Better Care, outlining the urgent need for federal policymakers to recognize chronic obstructive pulmonary ...
Pulse Today

Targeted COPD testing proposed as pilot study finds half of high-risk patients affected

Doing targeted COPD case finding as part of NHS lung cancer checks could save £33m over the next decade, research has shown.
COPD News Today

The bad and the ugly of chronic inflammation in COPD

Due to chronic inflammation, those with COPD must learn to listen to what their bodies are telling them, writes columnist.

Beyond the sparkle: Doctors warn COPD patients to stay safe as air pollution peaks during Diwali

A clean indoor environment can help reduce exposure to pollution. “Use an air purifier with a HEPA filter and seal windows ...

Is Delhi Approaching Another Breathless Winter? The Silent Crisis Of 'Air Hunger' Explained

Before Diwali, Delhi’s air quality nears poor, signalling the start of suffocation season. Can the city survive another ...

The most common causes of labored breathing and when to see a doctor

Labored breathing could be a sign of an underlying health condition like heart failure, COPD, or a pulmonary embolism.