A new study reveals that air pollution, traditional herbal medicines and other environmental exposures are linked to genetic mutations that may contribute to the development of lung cancer in people ...

The University of Texas at Tyler was awarded a $219,000 grant to help fund a professor’s pulmonary fibrosis treatment project ...

Pulmonary embolism (PE) remains one of the leading causes of maternal mortality. At the French Thoracic Society Spring Days ...

With the earlier definition of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), patients were essentially defined as having either chronic bronchitis or emphysema, with emphysema classified as a ...

The deep cuts to Medicaid outlined in President Trump’s budget reconciliation bill would hurt Americans suffering from conditions like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Rep. Maxine ...

Researchers discover an unusual accumulation of particles in people with the disease; the causes are still unclear.

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) represents a complex disease with multifaceted pathophysiology involving over 20 identified genetic mutations that can contribute to disease development.

Removing part of a lung from a person with COPD resulted in $22,000 to $26,000 in inpatient costs, according to one study. A lung transplant, if COPD’s damage to your lungs cannot be repaired.

What causes COPD? The damaged lung tissue associated with COPD is most often caused by long-term exposure to irritants such as fumes, dust, chemicals or smoke.

COPD can lead to hypoxia, which is when cells or tissues in your body don’t get as much oxygen as they need. Learn more about its symptoms, causes, and treatments.

Due to this, lung-related problems are increasing day by day which is emerging in the form of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Know the causes, symptoms and prevention measures for COPD.

High-altitude travel in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) resulted predictable decreases in partial pressure of arterial oxygen (PaO 2), especially in older women, and ...