COPD: ‘Giving up cigarettes was the best day’s work I ever did’
A smoker since her teenage years, it took the diagnosis of COPD in 2005 to finally force her to quit. “Giving up cigarettes ...
Too Old to Operate5h
Role of Serum SOST in COPD Exacerbations and Lung Health
The following is a summary of “Associations of serum sclerostin levels with body composition, pulmonary function, and ...
India Today on MSN5h
COPD and Smoking: The lethal dance you need to break free from
Smoking is the leading cause of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), a life-threatening condition that steals your ...
India Today on MSN2h
World COPD Day 2024: Date, theme, and global challenges
The prevalence of COPD is especially high in low-resource settings, where exposure to risk factors like tobacco smoke and ...
News Medical on MSN2d
Study focuses on COPD progression in younger populations
Researchers are exploring how small airway abnormalities in younger smokers could help identify who is at risk of developing ...
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Understanding COPD: Key Facts You Need to Know
Winter is prime time for COPD. You can’t get rid of the disease, but treatment can improve quality of life.Key takeaways:COPD ...
McKnight's Long-Term Care News4d
COPD patients who are socially isolated face higher risk of death, data shows
The risk for all-cause death was higher in older adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who experienced social isolation compared to those who were more socially connected to others, ...
The Salem News4d
SENIOR LOOKOUT: What you should know about COPD
November is COPD Awareness Month. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a leading cause of death in the U.S. behind ...
News Medical on MSN11d
New approach to COPD focuses on socioeconomic factors and comorbidities
Health care providers treating people with COPD also need to focus on the person's socioeconomic factors, along with ...
India Infoline8h
AstraZeneca to introduce COPD inhaler Breztri Aerosphere in India
This combination drug is used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in adults, relieving symptoms and preventing ...
Too Old to Operate7d
The Importance of Screening for Loneliness in COPD & Asthma
Loneliness is a key risk factor for symptom exacerbations and hospitalizations in people with COPD, highlighting the need for ...