NICE has estimated that around 40% of people with COPD have elevated blood levels of eosinophils and, if half the eligible ...

For each year of increase in menopausal age, COPD risk was reduced by 1.2%, and current smokers reached menopause 1.402 years earlier than never smokers. Menopausal age has a strong association with ...

An AI-powered model that analyzes electrocardiograms was able to accurately detect COPD early in internal testing and ...

If you have COPD, the sounds made by your lungs can help your doctor evaluate the state of your airways and whether your treatment is working. Types of COPD lung sounds include wheezing, crackling, ...

Quitting smoking and avoiding vaping may be crucial steps in managing COPD, as these habits expose your lungs to irritants that cause further damage. Quitting may slow the disease’s progression and ...

COPD and gastrointestinal diseases have a significant bidirectional association, with depressive symptoms serving as a key mediator.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There are more than 12 million Americans who have COPD, according to Dr. Oz. But “many don’t realize it so they’re not getting the ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally. Effective management hinges on early diagnosis, which is often impeded by non-specific symptoms and ...

COPD, short for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is linked to a heightened risk of lung cancer in people who have never smoked. COPD, short for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is linked ...

Incorporating chest CT imaging and respiratory symptoms into the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) diagnostic schema improved identification of individuals with poor respiratory outcomes, ...