COPD News - ScienceDaily
5 days ago · Latest research news on COPD, including chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive airway disease, chronic obstructive lung disease and emphysema.
New Cutoffs Identified to Improve Timely Chronic Hypercapnia …
2 days ago · Researchers have identified new lung function and blood test cutoffs for identifying patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who have hypercapnia. “Hypercapnia is a poor prognostic factor for survival in COPD,” explained Patricia J. Checinski, MD, and colleagues in their article in Respiratory Medicine. “Using non-invasive ventilation (NIV) in this patient population ...
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - Latest research and news …
Jan 2, 2025 · Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a disease of the respiratory tract that is characterized narrowing of the small airways and destruction of lung tissue.
GOLD COPD Report 2025: Key Spirometry and Drug Updates
Nov 22, 2024 · The 2025 GOLD COPD report includes a new emphasis on CV disease and PH in COPD and major updates on spirometry, new COPD drugs, climate change, and more. The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) released its 2025 updated version of the GOLD Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) report earlier this month, just in ...
Smoking is the leading cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Nov 15, 2023 · A new brief reveals that smoking remains one of the leading causes of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a common lung disease that causes breathing problem and claiming the lives of over 3 million people every year.
News on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
6 days ago · Chronic lower respiratory diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), are the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease...
2024 GOLD Report Reflects New Research on COPD Management
Dec 8, 2023 · The 2024 GOLD Report, “Global Strategy for Prevention Diagnosis and Management of COPD,” not only includes guideline updates that reflect the latest research on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); it also reflects some shifts in thinking about what’s important in COPD treatment, according to Claus Vogelmeier, MD, a lead report ...
COPD | Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | Medical News …
On the HCPLive COPD condition center page, resources on the topics of medical news and expert insight into chronic obstructive pulmonary disease can be found. Content includes articles, interviews, videos, podcasts, and breaking news on COPD research, treatment, and …
New Advances in Managing COPD | TIME
Mar 18, 2024 · From innovative new lung valves to refinements in the deployment of inhaled therapies and vaccines, the landscape of COPD care and treatment is changing.
On the Path to a Cure for COPD | Johns Hopkins Medicine
Oct 3, 2024 · Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), an umbrella term used to describe progressive lung diseases, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis, is the third leading cause of death globally — with almost 400 million cases worldwide.