It takes people with COPD longer to exhale all the air from their lungs, often because of narrowing and damage in the airways. COPD is an umbrella term that includes chronic obstr ...

“When we blocked chitinase-like proteins in mice, we were able to reverse some of the damage,” said Dr. Tara Sutherland, lead ...

M Indians suffer from asthma—13% of global cases. Mortality is far higher than average due to late diagnosis, outdated care, ...

The likelihood for mortality during hospitalization was increased among those with COPD or asthma vs. asthma-COPD overlap syndrome, according to results published in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary ...

A new way to treat asthma symptoms and even repair previously irreversible lung damage could be on the horizon following the ...

Content by Health System. With Asthma Peak Week typically during the middle of September, now is a great time to learn the ...

For decades, chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs) such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have been ...

Dr. Rojas-Quintero is researching how Metformin, a long-used diabetes drug, may be able to slow fibrosis in the lungs.

Findings could redefine the treatment for millions of children worldwide with asthma, after this comparison of two types of asthma inhalers.

Chronic respiratory diseases are among the top causes of death and disability worldwide, yet receive little political or ...

OSA and COPD present with symptoms that often go undetected for too long. How can clinicians recognize symptoms faster?

Significant market opportunities in the Europe at-home respiratory care services sector include growing demand driven by ...