2. Shortness of breath with mild activity. Struggling to breathe or finding yourself out of breath when performing routine ...

We currently know that COPD, and specifically emphysema, is not just a lung disease found alongside lung cancer; it increases ...

Obstructive lung diseases like COPD cause trouble when you're exhaling air. Restrictive lung diseases like pulmonary fibrosis make it harder to inhale air, reducing total lung capacity. There are two ...

If you often feel short of breath when you talk, walk a short distance, or use the stairs, you might think it is just a ...

For a long time, physicians and scientists believed our lungs were sterile (germ-free). But modern science indicates otherwise. Now we know they contain allergens, bacteria or viruses we inhale, such ...

Lung disease is a silent and often deadly threat that lurks in the lives of smokers. For many, smoking is a habit formed over years, becoming a part of their daily routine. However, the consequences ...

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are at an increased risk of cognitive impairment, with a notably higher likelihood of developing non-amnestic mild cognitive impairment.

A new study shows how periodontitis, an oral disease, activates immune cells associated with aggravated progression of COPD. Severe gum disease has been linked to the progression of chronic ...